Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

Center for Mindful Self-Compassion CMSC offers training in Mindful Self-Compassion based on research & established teaching methods. Founded in 2012 by Kristin Neff, PhD and Christopher K.
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Germer, PhD, the center is a place where people can access self-compassion resources, discover MSC programs in their area, and explore MSC teacher training.

06/15/2026

✨Mid-Year Renewal Retreat ✨

We’re halfway through the year….and it’s the perfect moment to pause, take a breath, and connect in community.

Join us for our free live online Center for Mindful Self-Compassion mid-year renewal retreat: Belonging to Ourselves and Each Other

Featuring MSC co-founders Kristin Neff and Chris Germer, along with MSC teachers from around the world, including Susan Gitau (Kenya), Dennis Johnson (Germany), Adrian Wan (Hong Kong), and Anna Friis (New Zealand), with hosts Lisa Baylis (Canada) and Ben Weinstein (Thailand). We’ll explore how self-compassion can help us deepen connection with ourselves, one another, and our shared humanity.

Sign up for free at link in bio or centerformsc.org/renewal

06/11/2026

In this gentle soft landing meditation, you’re invited to pause, arrive, and rest in a space of warmth and acceptance. Certified MSC Teacher guides us through a loving-kindness practice written by fellow Certified MSC Teacher Armel Law Wraight for members of the LGBTQIAP2S+ community.
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At its heart, this practice reflects the universal, deeply human longing to belong, to be accepted just as we are, and to be treated with dignity and respect.,
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Whether you’re feeling tender, resilient, uncertain, or proud, this short practice is an invitation to meet yourself with care, belonging, and deep kindness.

✨ The Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC) course through CMSC offers a powerful, research-backed path to buildin...
06/09/2026

✨ The Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC) course through CMSC offers a powerful, research-backed path to building emotional strength and well-being.

💛 Why LOMSC stands out:
✅ Evidence-based approach – Grounded in the work of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, leaders in self-compassion research
✅ Experiential learning – Goes beyond theory with guided practices, meditations, and group reflection designed for real-life application
✅ Build sustainable resilience – Learn to respond to stress, failure, and challenges with encouragement instead of self-criticism
✅ Structured yet supportive – A 10-week, instructor-led program taught by certified teachers in a collaborative, online setting
✅ Tools you can use immediately – Apply mindfulness and self-compassion practices to improve relationships, emotional balance, and overall well-being

🌱 This isn’t just a course—it’s an opportunity to transform how you relate to yourself, especially in difficult moments.

Whether you’re navigating stress at work, supporting others, or simply looking to feel more grounded and balanced, LOMSC provides practical skills that carry into every area of life.

See current offerings at link in bio or at centerformsc.org

06/01/2026

💛 A gentle reminder for our LGBTQIA+ community: You deserve kindness from yourself, too.

In moments of doubt, hurt, or exhaustion, self-compassion can be a powerful anchor. These phrases are here to help you pause, breathe, and meet yourself with the care you so freely give others.
✨ I am not alone in this.
✨ My feelings are valid.
✨ I can be gentle with myself right now.
✨ I deserve love and acceptance—especially from me.

Wherever you are on your journey, may you feel seen, and supported, just as you are.

We’re Hiring: Executive Director (Remote) At the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC), we believe in the transforma...
05/28/2026

We’re Hiring: Executive Director (Remote)

At the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC), we believe in the transformative power of self-compassion to improve individual lives and collective well-being. Today, we’re excited to invite a visionary, mission-driven leader to join us as our next Executive Director.

This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to guide a globally respected nonprofit into its next chapter, at the intersection of science, education, and human connection. You’ll partner with our Board, lead an exceptional team, and help expand the reach and impact of Mindful Self-Compassion around the world.

✨ What you’ll do:
- Shape and execute CMSC’s strategic vision
- Grow partnerships, visibility, and sustainable revenue
- Lead operations, team development, and organizational culture
- Serve as a global ambassador for our mission and community

✨ Who you are:
- A grounded, relational leader with a passion for advancing well-being
- Experienced in nonprofit leadership, strategy, and fundraising
- Inspired by the role of compassion in systems change
- Globally minded, with the ability to connect across diverse communities

✨ Why CMSC?
Because our work matters. We are building a more compassionate, equitable world—supporting individuals, communities, and systems in meaningful, lasting ways.

If you—or someone in your network—feels called to lead with purpose, we’d love to connect.

Explore the role and apply here:
https://centerformsc.org/pages/open-positions

What is Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)?Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is the practice of treating yourself with the same k...
05/26/2026

What is Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is the practice of treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you’d offer a good friend. 💛

It has three core elements:
✨ Mindfulness – noticing your thoughts and feelings without judgment
✨ Self-kindness – responding to yourself with care instead of criticism
✨ Common humanity – remembering that struggle is part of being human

Instead of pushing through or beating yourself up, MSC invites you to pause, acknowledge what’s hard, and support yourself in that moment.

Because how you relate to yourself matters most. 🌿

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💗Join Dalida Turkovic, Certified Mindful Self‑Compassion Teacher and founder of the Beijing Mindfulness Centre, for a 10...
05/23/2026

💗Join Dalida Turkovic, Certified Mindful Self‑Compassion Teacher and founder of the Beijing Mindfulness Centre, for a 10‑week Live Online Mindful Self‑Compassion course starting May 26, Tuesdays from 8–10am PT.

This immersive program includes:
✨ Research‑supported MSC practices
✨ Tools for navigating difficult emotions with compassion
✨ Skills for self‑validation, encouragement, and mindful presence
✨ A 3‑hour online retreat on July 7
✨ Access to session recordings for 90 days

💛 All are welcome — no prerequisites.

Register at https://centerformsc.org

This past weekend, our community gathered in Montréal for the Mindful Self‑Compassion Core Skills Workshop with Chris Ge...
05/18/2026

This past weekend, our community gathered in Montréal for the Mindful Self‑Compassion Core Skills Workshop with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff, and our hearts are full.

Together, we explored what it means to meet our moments with tenderness, to turn toward difficulty with courage, and to remember that compassion is a skill we can cultivate — individually and collectively.

We are deeply grateful for the sincerity, openness, and presence each participant brought to the space. When we practice together, we strengthen not only our own capacity for compassion, but the shared field of humanity we all belong to.

May the insights from these days continue to ripple outward — into your homes, your relationships, your work, and the wider world. Thank you for being part of this growing global community of care.

05/08/2026

When things feel hard, turn toward yourself with kindness. 💛

Try one of these self‑compassion phrases in a moment of suffering or during your Mindful Self‑Compassion practice:
✨ “This is a moment of difficulty.”
✨ “I’m not alone—others feel this too.”
✨ “May I be kind to myself right now.”
✨ “It’s okay to give myself what I need.”
✨ “I can meet this moment with care.”

Take a breath. Let the words land. Repeat what resonates.
Self‑compassion is a practice—and this moment counts.

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