Short Course – Mindful Self-Compassion | Fall 2023
The Short Course – Mindful Self-Compassion (SC-MSC) 6-week program was developed to allow participants to begin to learn a targeted set of MSC practices with much less initial time commitment than the full 29-hour MSC program. Originally developed for physicians, it is also very effective for leaders, staff, and members of the general public.
Most of us feel compassion for our close friends when they are struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself when you needed it most? All that’s required is a shift in attention—recognizing that as a human being, you, too, are a worthy recipient of compassion. Self-compassion is learned in part by connecting with our innate compassion for others and including ourselves in that circle of compassion. The practice of self-compassion also helps to grow and sustain our compassion for others. Fortunately, self-compassion can be learned by anyone, even those of us who did not learn these skills as children.
Jennifer Kilimnik and Andrew Terhoch will be leading us in a 6 week online course that will be held on the Zoom Platform. Details are as follows:
Fall 2023
- Wednesdays, November 1 – December 6, 2023
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CST
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Winter 2024 – Click here to reach event registration page
- Tuesdays, February 13 – March 19, 2024
- 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm CST
Notes:
- This class will be held on a web-based platform.
- The teacher and participants will be live and visible at various times. There will be group and one-to-one interaction as you would expect in a traditional classroom setting.
- No prior mindfulness or self-compassion experience is required, but the course can be attended as a precursor or follow-up to the 8-week mindfulness course.
- There is up to ½ hour per day of home practice of mindfulness and self-compassion exercises recommended during the course.
Resources:
The cost of participation will be on a sliding fee scale. Please pay at the level at which you are able, as proceeds support the availability of ongoing training through the Réseau Compassion Network.
- Benefactor $250
- Supporter $100
- Basic $50
Contact us if you require a bursary in order to be able to participate.
Any questions can be emailed to compassion@reseaucompassionnetwork.ca.
About the instructors:
Jennifer Kilimnik is the Director of Culture & Compassion for the Réseau Compassion Network. She believes connecting to our values and purpose brings meaning to each day. She teaches what she has to learn and hopes you will join her on the journey.
Andrew Terhoch is part of the Réseau Compassion Network as the Spiritual Health Practitioner for the St.Amant community. In his daily work, he supports people of all cultures and backgrounds to nurture the values and practices that are meaningful for them. He began learning about meditation 30 years ago, as a daily practice and a support for anxiety. He continues to explore and practice presence and connection each day through new and traditional teachings.
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