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Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Online Program

Discover Emotional Resilience with Our Mindful Self-Compassion Course

Our mindful self-compassion program is designed to help you build emotional resilience, cultivate self-kindness, and reduce self-criticism. Guided by experienced facilitators, this self-compassion course equips you with the tools to foster empathy, manage difficult emotions, and enhance your overall well-being.

● Cultivate emotional strength and compassion in challenging times
● Learn through evidence-based mindfulness practices
● Replace self-criticism with greater self-acceptance
● Flexible attendance – Join our online mindful self-compassion program or attend in person
● Covered by health insurance for Ontario resident

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Why Choose our MSC Training

EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS

Our self-compassion training is led by certified MSC teachers with extensive experience in mindfulness-based self-compassion. Their expertise ensures that you receive high-quality instruction, guidance, and support throughout the program.

CONVENIENT LEARNING OPTIONS

Attend our online mindful self-compassion program or participate in person—giving you the flexibility to choose the option that best fits your schedule and lifestyle.

RICH LEARNING RESOURCES

Gain access to guided meditations, self-reflection exercises, and handouts to reinforce your learning and help you integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into your daily life.

RESEARCH-BACKED PROGRAM

The mindful self-compassion program is grounded in scientific research and offers proven techniques to build emotional resilience, reduce stress, and foster long-term well-being.

8-Week MSC Training Program

This self-compassion course helps you transition from self-doubt and fear to radical self-acceptance. Sessions are held weekly for 2.5 hours, and the program includes a 4-hour silent retreat to deepen your practice.

Week 2
Practicing Mindfulness
Explore a different way of knowing by thinking outside the box, using movement and breath as focuses of attention, training your sustained focus, and noticing the habitual movement of your attention.
Week 4
Discovering Your Compassionate Voice
Gain insight into the physiology of stress, bringing awareness to stress reactivity and maladaptive coping patterns, while using breath, body, and intense sensations as focal points for attention.
Week 6
Meeting Difficult Emotions
Enhance communication by bringing mindfulness to both verbal and nonverbal interactions, practicing empathetic listening, recognizing communication blocks, and developing perspective-taking, all while maintaining open awareness of breath, body, sounds, thoughts, and emotions.
Week 7
Exploring Challenging Relationships
Explore how to best take care of yourself by increasing self-compassion, managing stressors that can and cannot be changed, and deepening your mindfulness practice.
Week 1
Discovering Mindful Self-Compassion
Start your mindfulness journey with an introduction to the training, transitioning from "doing" mode to "being" mode by focusing on intention, attention, attitudes, and exploring the five senses and the body as anchors for awareness.
Week 3
Practicing Loving-Kindness
Discover the pleasure and power of being present by focusing on the breath and body, exploring the relationship between intention, attention, body movement, stillness, and how thoughts, emotions, and sensations are interconnected.
Week 5
Living Deeply
Learn to mindfully respond rather than react to stress by understanding difficult emotions or physical pain, bringing awareness to mindful attention and intervention, and focusing on breath, body, sounds, thoughts, and emotions.
RETREAT
Silent Retreat
Week 8
Embracing Your Life
Embrace the transition from ending to beginning by supporting your ongoing mindfulness practice, finding formal and informal ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life, discovering supports and resources, and using the body scan as a focus of attention.

Earn a Mindful Self-Compassion Certificate

Upon completion, you will receive a Mindful Self-Compassion Certificate.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program certificate
Cultivate Self Compassion and Self Acceptance into Your Life
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required.
About our Pricing
8 weekly payments of
WAS $67
$44.50
CDN + TAX
(or a one-time payment of $356)
4 bi-weekly payments of
WAS $134
$89
CDN + TAX
(or a one-time payment of $356)

Our programs are eligible for health insurance coverage.

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Is This Self-Compassion Program Right for You?

Beginners & Experienced Practitioners

Whether you are new to mindfulness or have been practicing for years, this mindful self-compassion program offers practical strategies to replace negative self-talk with kindness and empathy.

Stress Relief and Resilience

This self-compassion course is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their emotional resilience, reduce burnout, and foster a healthier self-relationship.

Professionals

If you experience high levels of stress or anxiety, this mindful self-compassion program provides tools to build resilience, manage emotions, and cultivate greater self-compassion.

Real Stories about the Switch
Prabhjot is a very skilled mindfulness facilitator who is deeply committed to supporting others. She demonstrates professionalism, integrity, kindness and a compassionate presence while leading in a trauma-informed manner.
ANGELA VENTRICE
Director of Education Programs
Mindfulness Everyday
I took the 8 Week MBSR course and I can’t even begin to describe how it has helped me. I had been dealing with general anxiety and stress for many years and this course taught me different coping strategies and ways in which I can ground myself and relax. I now practice mindfulness regularly and I have this course to thank for it.
Amrita Kaur
CEO
Painted Cakes
I took the 8 Week MBSR course to understand how meditation can help support individuals with chronic pain and every day stressors. After taking this course, I can confidently say that this course helps to change the relationship that one has with pain, and make it more manageable. I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and am now looking at next steps on how to become a trained facilitator myself so that I can help support the patients that I work with at my clinic.
Dr. Indervir Singh
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About the 8-Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program

The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program is an evidence-based, 8-week training that blends cognitive therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices. It is designed to foster emotional well-being and equip participants with the skills to manage difficult emotions with greater empathy and awareness.

Duration

MSC is typically an 8-week program, with weekly sessions lasting 2.5 hours.

Retreat

Often, the program includes a day-long silent retreat (4 hours), where participants engage in intensive mindfulness practices.

Instructor

MSC course is led by a registered health professional (Registered Psychotherapist, Psychologist, Registered social worker etc.) who guides the practices and discussions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program?

The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program is an evidence-based, 8-week course that teaches participants how to cultivate self-kindness, emotional resilience, and greater empathy. It integrates mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help individuals respond to difficult emotions with care and understanding, reducing self-criticism and enhancing overall well-being.

Does this course count as a prerequisite for MSC Teacher Training?

Yes, completing the 8-week MSC program is a required step for the MSC Teacher Training pathway. The MSC Certificate of Completion can be used as a foundational prerequisite, allowing participants to continue on the path toward becoming certified MSC instructors.

How much time is required to complete the MSC program?

The MSC program consists of 8 weekly sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours. Additionally, the program features a 4-hour silent retreat designed to deepen mindfulness and self-compassion practices.

What are the MSC course requirements for participants?

Participants are encouraged to attend all 8 sessions and fully engage in daily self-compassion exercises. These include guided meditations, journaling, and reflection practices. The goal is to develop a sustainable, personal self-compassion practice by the end of the program.

Is prior experience in meditation or mindfulness necessary to enroll?

No prior experience is required. The mindful self-compassion program is designed for both beginners and those with established mindfulness or meditation practices. The program’s step-by-step approach supports participants at all experience levels.

Is the MSC program covered by insurance?

Yes, the MSC program may be eligible for insurance coverage if facilitated by a Registered Health Professional such as a Registered Psychotherapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist. Coverage depends on your benefits provider and plan. Ontario residents are encouraged to consult their provider to confirm eligibility.

How is the silent retreat structured, and how can I prepare?

The 4-hour silent retreat provides a deeper immersion into mindfulness and self-compassion practices. It takes place online in a calm, supportive environment. To prepare:

● Set aside a quiet space free of distractions
● Wear comfortable clothing
● Have water, a journal, and any essentials to support relaxation and focus

The retreat is less intensive than in MBSR programs. Instead of structured mindfulness techniques, the retreat offers time for reflection, loving-kindness meditations, and gentle compassion practices.

What is the focus of the full-day retreat?

Rather than focusing on stress reduction, the retreat encourages cultivating compassion, forgiveness, and self-kindness. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and practice the skills learned in the program without external distractions.

What is the format for online delivery?

The mindful self-compassion program is delivered live via Zoom. Sessions are interactive, involving guided meditations, group discussions, and breakout activities. Participants are encouraged to engage fully to maximize the benefits of the program. A stable internet connection and a quiet space are essential for participation.

What is the Payment/Refund Policy?

Due to limited cohort sizes, cancellations are requested at least 7 days before the start of the program. The refund policy is as follows:
● Full refund within 24 hours of registration
● Full refund minus a $75 administrative fee up to 7 days before the start date
● 50% refund if canceled within 7 days of the program start date
● No refunds within 24 hours of the program start date

Online credit card payments are subject to a non-refundable processing fee.

What is the Program/Course Cancellation Policy?

If the mindful self-compassion program is canceled, participants will receive a full refund. Cancellations will be communicated at least three business days before the scheduled start date.

How do I stay updated on future MSC courses and events?

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