Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Research shows self-compassionate people hold themselves accountable for mistakes yet they are less afraid of failure and are more likely to try again after failing. MSC is an empirically-supported 8-week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion, co-developed by Dr. Chris Germer, a CMC senior advisor and co-founder of our Center.

Social worker and researcher Brené Brown interviewed Dr. Germer in a two-part discussion about self-compassion on her podcast Unlocking Us. She mentions CMC and this Mindful Self-Compassion course in the introduction. Rather than being a weakness, studies continue to show that self-compassion is a key factor of success in overcoming challenging life situations and supporting self-confidence.

8-Week Course: Live online via Zoom, 7:00 to 9:00pm (ET) Eastern Time Zone

Dates: Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024.

Retreat: Live online via Zoom, November 9, 2025, 10am to 1pm Eastern Time Zone

Sliding Scale Rates: We operate under the Cambridge Health Alliance which is a public healthcare system.

Supporting Tier $725: You are resourced enough that you can help others.

Regular Price $540: You are resourced enough to pay the regular rate.

Equitable Access $360: Your resources are limited and prevents you from paying the standard rate.