MSC is an eight-week, empirically validated training program that cultivates self-compassion. Drawing on Kristin Neff’s groundbreaking research and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, this course guides you in mastering core principles and practical techniques that enable you to meet life’s challenges with kindness, care, and understanding.

The three essential components of self-compassion are:

• Self-Kindness: This nurtures a gentle inner voice that opens our hearts to suffering and enables us to provide the care we truly need. The response to WHAT DO I NEED?

• Common Humanity: By recognising our shared experiences of imperfection, we understand that we are not alone, forging a deeper connection with others.

• Mindfulness: This practice grounds us in the present moment, allowing us to accept our experiences without judgment and with greater ease. WHAT NOW?

Together, these components create a warm-hearted and connected presence that transforms the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. Self-compassion is a skill anyone can learn—even those who may have experienced a shortage of affection in childhood or feel uncomfortable when being kind to themselves. It stands as a courageous countermeasure against the harm of self-criticism, isolation, and the cycle of negative self-talk. By embracing self-compassion, you build emotional resilience, motivate yourself with kindness, and foster deeper, more authentic connections with others.

Extensive research now demonstrates that a self-compassionate mindset is strongly associated with enhanced emotional well-being, lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, healthier lifestyle habits, and more satisfying personal relationships.