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Description:

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)

Teacher: Natalie Bell, PT, CMF

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) was developed by Kristin Neff, the pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion and the author of Self-Compassion: The Power of Being Kind to Yourself and Leave Insecurity Behind; and Christopher Germer, a clinical psychologist who specializes in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy and the author of many books including A Mindful Path to Self-Compassion.

The 8-week course consists of eight weekly, 2 1/2 - hour sessions, along with a ½ day retreat. Each weekly class offers a lively blend of instruction, group discussion, meditation practice and class exercises – all in a supportive and nourishing environment. Participants will learn “home” self-compassion practices that they can easily incorporate into their daily life and that serve as valuable interventions for moments of challenge and distress.

The Mindful Self-Compassion program can help you:

• Learn skills for Self-Compassion

• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease

• Reduce anxiety, depression, and stress

• Improve personal relationships

• Maintain healthy habits such as diet/exercise/self care

Enjoy these researched benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion:

• Improve emotional well-being

• Motivate yourself with encouragement, not criticism

• Gain a new perspective on stressful situations

• Transform difficult relationships, both old and new

• Manage caregiver fatigue

• Become your own best teacher

• Practice self-compassion in your daily life

• Understand the theory and research behind mindful self-compassion

Class meets: Wednesdays, September 14 -  November 9 from 6:30-9:00 pm. No class on October 12th.  Half day Retreat: Saturday, October 15 from 9:15 am -1:15 pm.

Enrollment Limit: 15

Location: 11850 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 200 (link to map)

Cost: using a sliding scale as follows:

Income                             Price

$75,000 and up               $600

$60,000 - $74,999         $525

$59,999 and below         $450

Please pay at the highest level of the sliding scale that you can afford.

If you need financial assistance please contact us.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration, you must e-mail programs@mindfullivingla.org to make arrangements for applying your fee as a credit towards another program or to get a refund. Our refund and cancellation policies vary by program, please click to read the cancellation policy.

Parking: There are metered spaces on Wilshire Blvd. and a few metered spaces on Westgate. There is also free street parking on the rest of Westgate and surrounding side streets near University High School. Finally, there is also a free parking lot on the North side of Wilshire Blvd. about 1 block West of CML at the Brentwood Place Shopping Center if you plan to do any shopping during your visit. Please do not park in the lot behind the building – it is for tenants only.

*Special Note for those with limited mobility: Due to the age of the building there is no elevator to the second floor.

Contact the teacher: natalie@mindfullivingla.org

For additional contact information, email us at: programs@mindfullivingla.org