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

The Online SC-MSC 6 Week Program

  • Mondays Online from 12:00PM-1:00PM starting May 5th, 2025

    Please note that May 20 is the only Tuesday class.*

    • Monday, May 5

    • Monday, May 12

    • Monday, May 19

    • Tuesday, May 20*

    • Monday, May 26

    • Monday, June 2

  • Price: $300 + 13% HST