Mindful Self-Compassion
The way we treat ourselves matters more than we realize. This 8-week course empowers you to work through the difficult moments of life with more grace.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), improves emotional resilience, which helps us get through overwhelming experiences. Mindfulness is the first step in emotional healing. We practice noticing our difficult thoughts and feelings while staying open and curious. Self-compassion encourages us to be kind and understanding toward ourselves. This allows us to soothe and comfort ourselves when we’re hurting.
Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable you to open yourself to the present moment and feel connected to your world.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change”
~ Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person
In MSC you will learn:
- How to manage caregiver fatigue and burnout
- How to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
- How to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
- How to transform challenging relationships, both old and new
- Mindfulness and self-compassion practices for home and everyday life
- The theory and research behind mindful self-compassion
- The art of savoring and self-appreciation
Mindful Self-Compassion Program
with Carol Hendershot and April Kaiserlian, LMSW
Carol and April are the co-founders of the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness and have been teaching mindfulness classes in West Michigan for years. Learn more on our Instructor Bios page.
Class Details:
Attendance at a Free Information Session is STRONGLY recommended. The class consists of eight weekly sessions and one All-Day Retreat after the sixth week of class. The retreat is an extended period of practice to integrate what you have learned in the course. Tuition Includes lifetime access to meditation audio files, digital downloads, and the MSC Workbook through the MetaFi app.
Upcoming Mindful Self-Compassion Classes
Free Information Sessions:
Thursday, October 3 or 10, 9:30 – 11:00 am with Carol at Mindful Counseling GR
Thursday, October 3 or 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm with April at Women’s Health Center
Sign up for Free Info Sessions
Upcoming Classes:
Thursdays, October 17 – December 5, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm with Carol at Mindful Counseling GR
Thursdays, October 17 – December 5, 6:30 – 9:00 pm with April at Women’s Health Center
Includes one All-Day Retreat – Saturday, November 23, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Women’s Health Center
8-Week MSC Class Registration: $550 – Early Sign Up thru October 11th, $495
Sign up for Classes8-Week Classes eligible for payment plans: $137.50/mo for 4 months. Payment Plan Info
Discounts available for couples and previous students — contact our office at 616.361.3660 or info@grcfm.com to inquire.
Because we believe cost should not be a barrier to mindfulness education, we have limited scholarship funds available to students who demonstrate need. Learn more.
Attention Healthcare Professionals:
Earn up to 26.5 Continuing Education
Credits for our MSC Classes!
CE/CPEs may be purchased for $80 through International Seminars Group
Visit MSC for Healthcare Professionals for Details