Mindful Self-Compassion Program

Lead By Jennifer Innes, MSc

The 8 Week Mindful Self Compassion Program

A transformative journey toward greater self-kindness and emotional resilience, the Eight-Week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Program is designed to help you build a strong foundation in mindfulness and self-compassion. Over the course of eight weekly sessions (2.5 hours each, with a 3-hour first class) and a half-day retreat, you will explore powerful tools to cultivate a more supportive and understanding relationship with yourself.

This immersive program integrates meditation, reflective exercises, body-based practices, and group discussions to deepen your awareness and strengthen your ability to meet life’s challenges with greater ease. Whether you are new to self-compassion or seeking to deepen your practice, this course offers a structured, research-backed approach to fostering kindness toward yourself in moments of struggle.

Key themes include:

  • Understanding the science and practice of self-compassion

  • Overcoming self-criticism and inner resistance

  • Cultivating emotional resilience through mindfulness

  • Meeting difficult emotions with care and awareness

  • Strengthening motivation with kindness instead of harshness

  • Developing self-compassionate responses to personal challenges

Participants will be encouraged to engage in daily self-compassion practices, allowing them to integrate these learnings into their everyday lives. No prior meditation experience is required—just an openness to exploring a new way of relating to yourself.

The Short Course - MSC 6 Week Program

For those looking for a more accessible introduction to self-compassion, the Short-Course in Mindful Self-Compassion (SC-MSC) offers a condensed yet impactful version of the full MSC program. Designed as a six-week experience (1-hour sessions per week), this program provides practical tools to develop self-compassion in daily life without the time commitment of the full program.

Developed by Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, the SC-MSC is ideal for individuals who want to explore self-compassion in a structured but flexible format. Through a combination of brief talks, guided exercises, and group discussions, participants will learn how to foster self-kindness, navigate difficult emotions, and strengthen emotional resilience.

Key themes include:

  • The foundations of self-compassion and mindfulness

  • The impact of self-criticism on emotional well-being

  • How to respond to life’s challenges with greater kindness

  • Techniques for handling stress, anxiety, and self-doubt

  • Strategies for setting compassionate intentions and boundaries

  • Practical self-compassion skills for everyday moments

This program is open to everyone, regardless of prior meditation or mindfulness experience. If you’re ready to start cultivating a more supportive relationship with yourself in a manageable and engaging format, the SC-MSC is the perfect place to begin.

Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be issued for cancellation requests received up to one week before the start of class.

A refund (minus a $150 processing fee plus HST) will be issued for cancellation requests received up to 3 days before the start of class.

A refund (minus a $300 processing fee plus HST) will be issued for cancellation requests received after the first class. No refunds will be issued after that time.

Upcoming Sessions

Online 6 Week MSC Program (April 2026)

  • Online — Tuesdays from 12:00–1:00 PM

    Session 1: April 14
    Session 2: April 21
    Session 3: April 28
    Session 4: May 5
    Session 5: May 12
    Session 6: May 19

  • Price: $625 + 13% HST

8 Week MSC Program (January 2027)

  • Mondays in person from 6:00PM-8:30PM

    Session 1: January 11, 2027

    Session 2: January 18, 2027

    Session 3: January 25, 2027

    Session 4: February 1, 2027

    Session 5: February 8, 2027

    Half Day Urban Retreat: Saturday February 20th, 2027 from 9:00AM–1:00PM

    Session 6: February 22, 2027

    Session 7: March 1, 2027

    Session 8: March 8, 2027

  • Price: $625 + 13% HST

Half Day Urban Retreat February 20th, 2027

  • Join us Saturday, February 20th, 2027, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Price: $85 + 13% HST

  • If you have already signed up for the 8-week January 2027 MSC course, this retreat is included, and you do not need to register again. We open a few spaces for those not part of the MSC program who have some meditation experience. You can register here if you are interested in joining the retreat only.