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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION  8 WEEK COURSE   JAN 8 TO FEB 26\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:8 Weekly classes and one half day course retreat \nWednesdays Jan 8 to Feb 26\, 2020    5:30pm – 8:30pm \nCourse Retreat: Feb 8\, 2020   9:30am – 1:30pm \nMelrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Ave\, Hamilton \nTeachers: Natalie Sobel\, MSW\, RSW and Mary Linda Burgess\, MSW\, RSW \nEarly Bird Discount: Register by Dec 20\, 2019:  $425;    After Dec 20\, 2019:: $475 \nTo Register: send e-mail to: info@mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \nsee website for details: www.mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \nAfter participating in this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training; although\, mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. No previous experience or training with mindfulness required. \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-course-jan-8-to-feb-26-2020
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The First Mindful Self Compassion Retreat for Graduates of MSC 8 week program
DESCRIPTION:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION  \nFULL DAY RETREAT \nJUNE 15\, 2019 \nRefresh\, Renew\, Restore and Reconnect \nwith \nMindful Self-Compassion \nPlease join us for the first Mindful Self-Compassion full day retreat for MSC graduates. \nOne of the wonderful things about self-compassion is the more we practice\, the more self-compassion reveals itself to us and the more we are transformed. We will be introducing Forgiveness Practice and Mountain Meditation as well as revisiting core practices from the program. Wherever you are on your self-compassion journey\, we invite you to deepen your practice\, rejuvenate your spirit and reconnect with our growing MSC community. \nLocation: Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood\, Hamilton \nDate: June 15\, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm  \nCost: $100.00 \nTo register: please email Barbara Smith at bsmiththerapist@gmail.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-first-mindful-self-compassion-retreat-for-graduates-of-msc-8-week-program
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self Compassion 8 week course\n\n\n\nJanuary 12 – March  9\, 2019   9:30-12:30  Retreat  February 16 12:30-4:30\n\n\n\nMelrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\nHamilton\, Ontario L8P2M2 Canada + Google Map \nmindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \ninfo@mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \nPLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE CURRENT CORRECT WEBSITE AND EMAIL ADDRESSES. \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential inter-relatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted\, connected presence. \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone\, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm\, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allowing us to admit our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. \nRapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you think. \nAfter participating in this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation \nFacilitators: Barbara Smith and Mary Linda Burgess\, Trained MSC teachers since 2015 \nEarly Bird $375 before December 21st; after December 21st. $400 \nmindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \ninfo@mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \nPLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE CURRENT CORRECT WEBSITE AND EMAIL ADDRESSES.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-course-3
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion 8 week course
DESCRIPTION:September 26\, 2018 – November 14\, 2018        Retreat  October 27 9:30-1:30 \nMelrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\nHamilton\, Ontario L8P2M2 Canada + Google Map \nmindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential inter-relatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted\, connected presence. \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone\, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm\, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allowing us to admit our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. \nRapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you think. \nAfter participating in this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation \nFacilitators: Barbara Smith and Mary Linda Burgess\, Trained MSC teachers since 2015 \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-course-2
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion 8 week course
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNext Course: Wednesdays Jan 17 to Mar 7\, 2018\n             5:30pm to 8:30pm\n             Retreat: Sat. Feb 17\, 2018\, 9:30am to 1:30pm\nLocation:  Melrose United Church;                                                                                                                  86 Homewood Ave\,                                                                                                                                         Hamilton\, ON L8P 2M4                                                                                                                                             in the Parlour Room \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential inter-relatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted\, connected presence. \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone\, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm\, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allowing us to admit our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. \nRapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you think. \nAfter participating in this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-course
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion  8 week program
DESCRIPTION:May 6 – June 24     \n $350.00 Early Bird (suggested) before April 22 $400.00 afterward \nMelrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Ave.\, Hamilton \n\n\nMINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, training\nprogram designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion and is based on the\ngroundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher\nGermer.\n\n\n\nResearch has demonstrated that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships.\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROGRAM\nMSC includes 8 weekly sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 4-hour retreat.\nParticipants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and\nself-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.\nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.\n\n\n\n\n\nPrograms are led by Trained Mindful Self-Compassion Teachers\n\nSee website for instructor profiles\n\n\n\n\nVisit www.mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.org for more information
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-program
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion
DESCRIPTION:October 5 to November 23\, 2016 from 5:30-8:30 \nwith a 4 hour retreat November 5th 9:30 -1:30 \n\nMelrose United Church\, \n86 Homewood Ave\nHamilton\, Ontario Canada
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-4
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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