Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)

POSTPONED: Strengthening Therapeutic Relationships: Cultivating Therapeutic Presence in AEDP, EFT and Transtheoretically
2021-11-05 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Online, Online, Canada
POSTPONED: New Dates To Be Confirmed
11:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT
LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
This workshop will be recorded and available for 30 days.
Even if you can’t make it live, you can view after the event!
*** Please note: APA CE credits are only available for live online attendance ***
Therapeutic Presence is a way of being that reflects a therapist’s full, embodied engagement in the moment in relationship with their clients. Robust research shows that presence supports the development of effective and healing therapeutic relationships – a common factor for effective therapy across many different orientations.
Therapeutic presence helps to create a neurophysiologic sense of increased safety for clients and therapists. The relationship becomes a safer and supportive base and a buffer for the painful exploration and transformation of relational trauma through co-regulation of affect and undoing of aloneness.
Through the complementary lenses of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), this workshop will address the role of Therapeutic Presence in the service of strengthening therapeutic relationships, psychological healing and transformation.
Since presence needs to be directly experienced to be understood this workshop will be didactic and experiential, and participants will receive practices, engage in dyadic role plays and view therapy video clips to deepen their learning.

FACILITATORS
Shari Geller, PhD, C.Psych is an author, clinical psychologist, and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher. Shari offers training modules in therapeutic presence to various educational institutions as part of a longer-term vision of having therapeutic presence be a foundational training across psychotherapy approaches. With over twenty-five years’ experience weaving psychology and mindfulness, Shari co-authored the book, Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy with Dr. Leslie S. Greenberg (Second edition to be released in 2022). Shari’s recent book: A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence, offers practical guidance for cultivating and strengthening therapeutic presence as a foundational approach. Shari serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and for the Applied Mindfulness Meditation (AMM) program at University of Toronto; and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). She is on the steering committee and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program. Shari is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health, in Toronto, where she offers training, supervision and therapy in Emotion-Focused therapy and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion modalities for individuals and couples. www.sharigeller.ca www.www.cmbh.ca

Benjamin Lipton, LCSW, is a founding faculty member of the AEDP Institute. He travels nationally and internationally to teach and present AEDP to a broad range of professional audiences. His most recent book chapter focuses on therapeutic presence and appears in the just released book, Undoing Aloneness and the Transformation of Suffering into Flourishing: AEDP 2.0 (APA Press) edited by Diana Fosha. Ben is the editor of From Crisis to Crossroads: Gay Men Living with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities (Haworth Press) and has published many clinical articles and book chapters in psychology and social service journals over the past two decades. He has held adjunct faculty appointments at Columbia Presbyterian Department of Psychiatry and New York University School of Social Work, and he serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services. Previously, Ben was the Director of Clinical Services at Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC). Previously, Ben was the Director of Clinical Services at Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), the world’s first and largest HIV/AIDS service organization. In addition to his expertise in AEDP, Benjamin has training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Solution-Focused therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. https://aedpinstitute.org/faculty/benjamin-lipton-lcsw/

This workshop is open to Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Counselors, GP Psychotherapists, Health Care Professionals, Educators, and Students.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Intermediate Content Level

Explain the foundational model for therapeutic presence in effective therapy
Identify the link between neuroscience research and Therapeutic Presence.
Demonstrate in-session skills of Therapeutic Presence to enhance your clinical practice.
Apply specific techniques from EFT and AEDP to embody Therapeutic Presence in life and in session.
Differentiate “being” from “doing” in the clinical application of Therapeutic Presence in AEDP, EFT and transtheoretically.
Determine ways to work through challenges to therapeutic presence in life and in session.

Early Bird Fee Until Oct. 15, 2021: $367.25 CAD (includes 13% HST tax)
Regular Fee: $395.50 CAD (includes 13% HST tax)
FOR PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH, PLEASE CONTACT: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
* If you self-identify as a BIPOC individual, you may choose to set the amount that you feel comfortable with paying.
FOR STUDENT RATES, PLEASE CONTACT: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
* Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment

CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds will be provided up to 14 days prior to this course upon receipt of email cancellation to karen@rcassidy.com
Refunds will not be provided after Oct. 22, 2021.
All refunds are subject to a $50 CAD administrative fee.
Questions/Concerns contact: karen@rcassidy.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS
OPA: Approved for 7.5 CE credits for psychological practitioners.
MDPAC: Approved for members and primary care physicians who provide psychotherapy for 7.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits.
OCSWSSW: Social workers and social service workers may use this activity towards meeting requirements of OCSWSSW’s Continuing Competence Program.
CRPO: Psychotherapists may use this activity towards meeting requirements of the CRPO’s Quality Assurance Program.

American Psychological Association (APA): Approved for 7.5 CE hours for psychologists. There is an additional $25 USD charge which can be paid at the time of registration and live online attendance is required.
Evaluations and Certificates are available online following course completion at www.ceuregistration.com
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

Click here to download the flyer (PDF File)

8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion - ONLINE PROGRAM: Oct 18 – Dec 13, 2021
2021-10-18
(Mondays: 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST)
Excluding Monday, November 15, 2021
Silent Retreat: Friday, Nov. 12, 1 – 4 pm EST

“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer
TOTAL COST: $695 CAD
A receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program.
To register, please download and complete the pdf registration form here and email to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
Due to confidentiality reasons, the form is password protected and the password is: compassion
To complete your registration, please send the registration fee of $695 CAD by etransfer to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
For more information contact: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
416-855-2624 ext 1
Due to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19, this program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing.
In order to register and participate in the program, you will need:

An email account to receive an invitation link for each session
A computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity
A quiet and confidential location

Mindful 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.
The 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 interrelatedness, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease.
Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships.
WHAT TO EXPECT
MSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.
MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive, energizing emotion, however, while learning self-compassion, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way, which results in beneficial change. The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone.
MSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.
PREREQUISITES
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program:

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristen Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer

This program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training, please visit www.centerformsc.org
In addition, this program is a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. For more information, please visit https://scipprogram.com/
FEE AND REFUND POLICY
The total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat. If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded.
You will receive a certificate of completion provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions.
THE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO:

Practice self-compassion in daily life
Understand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Transform challenging relationships, old and new
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation

FACILITATORS
Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Shari is an author, teacher, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program.
Shari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH), in Toronto, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca

Megan Prager
Compassion Programs Director, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness
Megan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR), a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC), a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT), an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com

TOTAL COST: $695 CAD
A receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program.
To register, please download and complete the pdf registration form here and email to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
Due to confidentiality reasons, the form is password protected and the password is: compassion
To complete your registration, please send the registration fee of $695 CAD by etransfer to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
For more information contact: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
416-855-2624 ext 1
Click here to download the program flyer

Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice: Evidence and Clinical Strategies
2021-09-24 09:00 - 16:00
Live Online Workshop
Medipsy, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Continuing Education Credit available
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
How do we typically react when things go wrong in our lives—when we suffer, fail or feel inadequate? Our first instinct is to avoid uncomfortable feelings, a strategy which usually just makes things worse. What is a healthier alternative? Mindfulness is the first step—turning with loving awareness toward difficult experience (thoughts, emotions, and sensations). Self-compassion comes next—bringing loving awareness to ourselves. Together, mindfulness and self-compassion comprise a state of warm, connected, presence during difficult moments in our lives.
Self-compassion is an important inner resource that increases resilience during challenging and difficult times. It involves the capacity to comfort and soothe oneself, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we struggle, fail, or feel inadequate. Thousands of studies shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, better coping, healthy habits, more satisfying relationships, and lower levels of anxiety and depression. Developing this resource is especially important now, as people are growing weary after months of dealing with changes, uncertainty and losses related to the pandemic.
Many helping professionals have been introduced to the concept of self-compassion, but they may not have been taught how to explicitly integrate this knowledge into clinical practice. Self-compassion can be integrated into clinical work by (1) how clinicians relate to themselves (compassionate presence), (2) how clinicians relate to their clients (compassionate relationship), and (3) how clients relate to themselves (home practice). In addition to helping clients increase resilience, self-compassion is an important resource for clinicians. It enables clinicians to maintain emotional balance in the midst of challenging clinical work, to enjoy their work and their clients more fully, to be fully present and attuned with their clients, and to prevent caregiver fatigue.
OBJECTIVES
With this workshop, participants will learn:

the theory and research of self-compassion in psychotherapy
how to enhance the therapeutic relationship through compassion and self-compassion practices during the clinical hour
to identify the role of shame in psychotherapy and implement self-compassion to alleviate shame.
to teach clients how to cultivate and practice self-compassion at home, between sessions.

FEES AND REGISTRATION
Early registration rate ($185 + taxes) ends August 29th, 2021. Regular fee: $210 + taxes. Students receive a $60 discount on those prices.
For more information and to register now, please visit https://www.medipsy.ca/en/registration-for-live-training.html
CE CREDITS
This workshop is approved for 6 hours of continuing education by the OPQ (under review).
FACILITATORS
Dr. Chris Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Dr. Kristin Neff in 2010, with whom he also authored two books, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program. MSC has since been taught to over 150,000 people worldwide. In addition to having a clinical practice in Massachusetts, USA, Dr. Germer spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is also the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy.

Dr. Shari Geller is an author and leader in the field of Therapeutic Presence, clinical psychologist, trained teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion and creator of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. With over twenty-five years of experience weaving psychology and mindfulness, Dr. Geller co-authored the book Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy with Dr. Leslie S. Greenberg. She has released a companion CD on cultivating presence, with guided practices using the healing power of music and the health benefits of mindfulness. Her second book, A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence, offers practical guidance for cultivating and strengthening therapeutic presence as a foundational approach. Dr. Geller serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and for the Applied Mindfulness Meditation (AMM) program at University of Toronto, and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto, where she offers training, supervision and therapy in Emotion-Focused Therapy and mindfulness and self-compassion modalities for individuals and couples.

ONLINE Training – Working with Emotions and the Therapeutic Relationship in Teletherapy
2021-05-14 - 2021-05-15
We are excited to host Dr. Leslie Greenberg and Dr. Rhonda Goldman, both internationally-renowned clinical psychologists and researchers in the field of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Drs. Greenberg and Goldman will provide a two-day online training, “Working with Emotions and the Therapeutic Relationship in Teletherapy”.

Event Details
Dates: Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, 2021
Time: 11am – 2pm EST | 8am – 11am PST | 9am – 12pm MST | 10am – 1pm CST | 1pm – 4pm BRT | 4pm – 7pm GMT
Location: Zoom

About the Workshop
This workshop will focus upon establishing the therapeutic relationship and working with emotion in teletherapy. We will address many questions that therapists have encountered as we transition to new teletherapy platforms. Questions to be tackled will include how to set up a therapeutic alliance, how to offer moment by moment empathic attunement, how to deepen emotion, and how to facilitate chair work online. Video demonstration material will be viewed and discussed.

Target Audience
All health care professionals seeking to refine their skills in delivering psychotherapy in an online context.

Webinar Recording
This two-day webinar will be recorded. Recordings will be shared with all registrants within 5-7 days of the webinar taking place. These will be available for 60 days once the recordings are released.

Course Fees
Individual Tickets
Early Registration Fee (Before May 1): $225.00 CAD + HST = ($254.25 CAD)
Regular Fee (May 1 onward) $250.00 CAD + HST = ($282.50 CAD)

Student Tickets*
Early Registration Fee (Before May 1): $175.00 CAD + HST = ($197.75 CAD)
Regular Fee (May 1 onward) $200.00 CAD + HST = ($226.00 CAD)
* Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com

Presenters
Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D., C.Psych. is one of the originators and primary developers of Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples. He is a Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at York University in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Greenberg is actively involved in the training, research, and development of Emotion-Focused Therapy at the Emotion-Focused Therapy Clinic. He travels throughout North America and internationally providing presentations/workshops in Emotion-Focused Therapy. He has co-authored seminal texts on emotion-focused approaches to treatment, including Emotion in Psychotherapy (1986), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (1988), Facilitating Emotional Change (1993), Emotion-Focused Therapy: Coaching Clients to Work Through Emotions (2002). His more recent works include Emotion-Focused Therapy of Depression (2006), Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy: The Dynamics of Emotion, Love and Power (2008), and Emotion-Focused Therapy: Theory and Practice (2010).

Rhonda Goldman, Ph.D. is a Full Professor in the Clinical Psychology Department at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has co-authored numerous texts on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Her most recent volume is Deliberate Practice in Emotion-Focused Therapy (March 2021). She has also published the Clinical Handbook of Emotion-Focused Therapy (2019), Case Formulation in Emotion-Focused Therapy: Co-Constructing Clinical Maps for Change (2015). Other books include Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy: The Dynamics of Emotion, Love, and Power (2008), Case Studies in Emotion-Focused Treatment of Depression (2007) and Learning Emotion-Focused Therapy (2004). Dr. Goldman has also prepared two training video, published by the American Psychological Associatio, on Emotion-Focused Therapy, one on case formulation and the other on EFT with couples. Dr. Goldman conducts research on EFT for couples, emotional processes, empathy, vulnerability, depression, case formulation, and self-soothing. She teaches graduate courses in Humanistic and Experiential Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Seminars, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Dr. Goldman is a founding board member of the International Society of Emotion-focused Therapy. She is an action editor for the journal Person-centered and Experiential Psychotherapies. She is the past-president of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. She runs Emotion-focused Therapy, Chicago, a private practice where she sees both couples and individuals. She travels internationally conducting training workshops for mental health professionals in Emotion-focused therapy for Couples and Individuals.

Read what experts say about the work of Dr. Greenberg and Dr. Goldman:
“Emotion-Focused Therapy has long been recognized for its strong theoretical foundations, powerful technical interventions, and broad empirical support…By delineating clear and logical phases of case formulation and by illustrating them with captivating clinical materials, Goldman and Greenberg launch the humanistic experiential tradition into new territories and make a significant contribution to the entire profession-wide shift to evidence-based practice.”
~ Louis G. Castonguay, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
“There is no doubt that Greenberg is both a pioneer and the field’s premier investigator in the important work of applying the basic research on emotions to the process of psychotherapy… A fabulous compendium of strategies for working with emotions.”
~ Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D.
Developer of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Registration Options

Register online and pay with credit card
Complete a registration form (which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page) and mail it with your cheque to:
Centre for MindBody Health
250 Eglinton Avenue W, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M4R 1A7
Email completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com

Multiple Registrants: One registration form is required per attendee.
Registration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund, written notification must be received by May 1, 2021. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbh@cmbh.space. For cancellations made after May 1, 2021 you may apply a credit to a future CMBH workshop. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits
OPA Approved for 6 CE credits.
MDPAC Approved for 2.75 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits per day or total of 5.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits for 2 days.
OCSWSSW Social workers and social service workers may use this activity towards meeting requirements of OCSWSSW’s Continuing Competence Program.
CRPO Psychotherapists may use this activity towards meeting requirements of the CRPO’s Quality Assurance Program.
Participants must attend both days of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff on both days. Participants who are unable to attend one or both days of the webinar may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.

8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion ONLINE PROGRAM: March 22 - May 17, 2021
2021-03-22 - 2021-05-17
(Mondays 2:00 – 5:00 pm EST — Excluding April 26)
Silent Retreat: Sat. April 24, 12:00 – 3:00 pm EST

PLEASE NOTE:
If you have previously registered and did not receive any confirmation, please contact camilla@sharigeller.ca ASAP. We have been experiencing technical difficulties with the online registration page and we deeply apologize for the frustration and inconvenience. We are working hard to address these issues and appreciate your patience and understanding.

“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer
Due to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19, this program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing.
In order to register and participate in the program, you will need:

An email account to receive an invitation link for each session
A computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity
A quiet and confidential location

Mindful 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.
The 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 interrelatedness, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease.
Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that selfcompassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships.
WHAT TO EXPECT
MSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.
MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive, energizing emotion, however, while learning self-compassion, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way, which results in beneficial change. The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone.
MSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.
PREREQUISITES
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program:

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristen Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer

This program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training, please visit www.centerformsc.org
FEE AND REFUND POLICY
The total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat. If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded.
You will receive certification for completion of the course provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions.
THE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO:

Practice self-compassion in daily life
Understand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Transform challenging relationships, old and new
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation

FACILITATORS
Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Shari is an author, teacher, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. Shari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH), in Toronto, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca

Megan Prager
Compassion Programs Director, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness
Megan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR), a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC), a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT), an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com

TOTAL COST: $695 CAD
A receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program.
For more information contact: Camilla@sharigeller.ca
416-855-2624 ext 1
To register, please download and complete the pdf registration form here and email to: camilla@sharigeller.ca
Due to confidentiality reasons, the form is password protected and the password is: compassion
Once we receive the completed registration form, an invoice will be sent for the registration fee, that can be paid directly with a credit card.
Click here to download the program flyer (PDF File)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (DBT-PTSD)
2021-02-22 09:00 - 13:00
Join this dynamic and interactive online course offered through University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies featuring two internationally renowned DBT clinicians and researchers.
Dates: February 22 – April 19 (no class March 15)
Webinar Times: 9a – 1p EST
Tuition: $1,099 CDN + HST
Delivery: Online
This 8-week course provides a comprehensive examination of DBT-PTSD based on a psycho-social model. Within this model, dysfunctional behaviors are understood as strategies to avoid or escape from trauma-associated primary emotions like powerlessness, threat, anxiety, disgust, humiliation or sexual arousal. The model posits that these emotions are corroborated by dysfunctional cognitive assumptions and dysfunctional behaviors such as self-injury, suicidal ideation, dissociation or intoxication and that problematic secondary emotions such as shame, guilt, self-hatred or chronic anger develop over time into problematic self-concepts which impair quality of life.
DBT-PTSD helps patients: a). Revise their fear of trauma-associated primary emotions, b). Question whether secondary emotions like guilt and shame fit the facts, and c). Radically accept the fact of trauma in their lives in order to establish a life worth living. The treatment program is designed to be delivered in a residential program (three-months) or in an outpatient setting (45 weeks).
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS TRAINING YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

Describe the basic psychosocial and neurobehavioral principles of complex PTSD
Implement the principles of DBT-PTSD within your clinical practice
Develop an individualized trauma model
Teach your client skills for dissociation, distress tolerance, and regulation of trauma-related emotions
Conduct in-sensu exposure
Help your clients create a life worth living

Registrants will retain access to the course material and recordings of all classes for 30 days after the course training concludes. All registrants will be able to download core content (PPT OR PDF) and hear recordings of classes.
Class recordings cannot be downloaded.
PRESENTER
Martin Bohus, MD, received his specialty in Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine. Since 2003 he holds the Chair of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University and is Scientific Director at the Central Institute of Mental Health (Mannheim). He holds a visiting professorship at University of Antwerp and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bohus has received several awards for psychotherapy research. He is past president of the European Society for the Studies of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) and president of the German Association for DBT. He was President and initiator of the First International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder, Berlin 2010.
Dr. Bohus has published 80+ original papers and 45 books, mainly on psychopathology and treatment development of affective dysregulation in borderline personality disorders, particularly pain perception, emotional learning and dissociative features, and trauma related behavior.
CO-PRESENTER
Shelley McMain, Ph.D. is the Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada. She is the Director of the Psychotherapy, Humanities, and Psychosocial Interventions Division and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Dr. McMain is a clinician, supervisor, educator and researcher and has received numerous awards for her psychotherapy research and teaching. She is the President-elect of the Society for Psychotherapy Research and a Certified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) clinician. Her research interests are in the areas of borderline personality disorder, DBT, emotion dysregulation, suicidal and self-harm behavior, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has published extensively on borderline personality disorder and mechanisms and mediators of psychotherapy outcome.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.
Audience: Multi-disciplinary mental health professionals interested in treating complex PTSD using evidence-based principles and procedures.
Basic knowledge of DBT is recommended.

ONLINE: Presence and Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: A Foundational Approach for Therapists & Clients
2021-02-05 11:00 - 2021-02-06 14:00
11am – 2pm each day
Join Dr. Shari Geller with guest presenter Dr. Christopher Germer, experts in the field on Presence and Self-Compassion for a 2-half day workshop. This workshop will offer clinicians core skills and practices to cultivate presence and self-compassion as a foundation for therapeutic relationships, self-care and to teach to clients.
Therapeutic presence (TP) lies at the heart of a positive treatment alliance. When practicing therapeutic presence, clinicians use their whole self— physically, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually—to be receptively attuned and deeply engaged with the client, moment-by-moment. TP provides a neurophysiological sense of safety in clients that allows them to be seen, heard, understood, and “feel felt.”
Self-compassion (MSC) involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement, when we struggle, fail, or feel inadequate. It is a key resource that enables clinicians to be fully present and attuned with clients. Burgeoning research shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, lower levels of anxiety and depression, coping with life challenges, healthy habits like diet and exercise, and more satisfying relationships.
TP and MSC are trans-theoretical mechanisms of change in psychotherapy and the emotional heart of mindfulness when we meet suffering. Self-compassion is a part of presence, and yet strengthens presence. Both therapeutic presence and self-compassion are powerful resources for clinicians to maintain emotional balance in the midst of challenging clinical work, to enjoy their work and their clients more fully, and to prevent caregiver fatigue.
Since presence and self-compassion need to be directly experienced to be understood, this workshop will be largely experiential, including meditation, musical rhythm, imagery, and creative exercises. It will also contain short lectures, class exercises, videos, poetry, and group discussion. Participants will receive instructions to a wide variety of practices that can be practiced at home, and also taught to clients, students, and trainees.

Top 4 reasons to attend this workshop:

Discover the research evidence for the benefits of presence, compassion, and self-compassion in psychotherapy and in life.
Be able to practice presence and self-compassion techniques during therapy and in life to sustain emotional connection in challenging therapeutic interactions.
Experience how self-compassion alleviates self-criticism and shame.
Help clients and patients cultivate mindful presence and self-compassion skills.

Due to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19, this program is being offered ONLINE VIA ZOOM conferencing. In order to register and participate in the program, you will need:

An email account to receive an invitation link for each session
A computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity

PRESENTERS:
Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D., C.Psych., is an author, teacher, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program and is a trained teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. Dr. Geller serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and in the Applied Mindfulness Program at the University of Toronto. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH), in Toronto, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca
Dr.Christopher Germer, Ph.D., C. Psych., is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He is a co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, and author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, co-author of Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. He is also coeditor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. Dr. Germer is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy as well as the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School. https://chrisgermer.com

REGULAR TICKET:
Early Bird Special: $245 CAD plus HST until January 25, 2021
Regular Fee: $270 CAD plus HST

STUDENT TICKET:
Early Bird Special: $200 CAD plus HST until January 25, 2021
Regular Fee: $225 CAD plus HST
STUDENT TICKETS: Valid Student ID is required. Please email presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca with a photo or scan of your student ID.
Cancellation policy: Refunds will be provided up to 14 days prior to this course upon receipt of email cancellation to Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca
Refunds will not be provided after January 22, 2021.
All refunds are subject to a $50 CAD administrative fee.

ONLINE Annual Training - Ten Ways to Enhance Emotions in Therapy: The Transforming Power of Affect
2020-12-11 - 2020-12-12
Now in its sixth year, we are continuing our annual tradition of bringing together clinicians within our community and beyond for a professional training session to enrich your clinical practice. Due to the pandemic, we are holding this year’s training via Zoom and are eager to welcome many of our international colleagues.
This year we are excited to host Dr. Leslie Greenberg, internationally renowned clinical psychologist and one of the primary developers of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Dr. Greenberg will provide a two-day online training, “Ten Ways to Enhance Emotion in Therapy: The Transforming Power of Affect”.

Event Details
Dates: December 11 and 12, 2020
Time: 11 am – 2 pm EST
Location: Online via Zoom

About the Workshop
Emotion processing is rapidly being recognized as a trans-diagnostic process. This workshop will begin with a discussion on emotion processing and provide tips for how to enhance it in therapy. The importance of working with automatically generated amygdala-based emotion by means of emotional awareness, emotional expression and emotion transformation will be emphasized. The use of moment-by-moment process diagnosis to identify adaptive and maladaptive, as well as primary and secondary emotions, will be discussed.
Ten ways of enhancing emotion processing in therapy will be presented and exemplified with videotaped examples. Participants will be introduced to the skills of moment-by-moment empathic attunement to affect, following their pain compass, focusing on bodily felt feelings, unblocking of emotions and re-experiencing the past in the present. Differential intervention based on major principles of emotional change in psychotherapy will also be discussed.

Agenda:

Day 1
Day 2

Trans-Diagnostic View of Emotion + Types of Emotion
Transformation vs. Exposure

Emotion Processing
Tips for Leaving: Changing Emotion with Emotion

Tips for Arriving at Emotion: Ways of Being
Tips for Leaving: Re-experiencing Past in the Present

Tips for Arriving: Empathic Attunement, Non-Verbals & Body Focus
Tips for Leaving: Compassion and Self-Soothing

Tips for Arriving: Unblocking & Stimulating
Tips for Leaving: Narrative and Regulation

Presenter
Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D., C.Psych. is a Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Psychology at York University in Toronto, Ontario. He was the Director of the York University Psychotherapy Research Clinic and is the originator and developer of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples.

In the field of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Dr. Leslie Greenberg is absolutely the standard setter! Read what other experts have to say about Dr. Greenberg and Emotion-Focused Therapy:
“There is no doubt that Greenberg is both a pioneer and the field’s premier investigator in the important work of applying the basic research on emotions to the process of psychotherapy… A fabulous compendium of strategies for working with emotions.”
– Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D.
“Emotion-Focused Therapy is still pushing the field in areas where the mainstream lags.”
– Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
“Truly outstanding work [for] every researcher and practitioner involved with psychotherapy.”
– David H. Barlow, Ph.D.
“An exquisite understanding of the role of emotion… A ‘must’ for psychotherapists of all orientations…The most influential humanistic therapist and researcher of our day.”
– Louis G. Castonguay, Ph.D.

Fees
Regular: $250 CAD + HST

Early-Bird Regular: $225 CAD + HST
Student*: $200 CAD +HST

Early-Bird Student*: $175 CAD + HST
EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: November 24, 2020
*STUDENT TICKETS: Valid Student ID is required. Please email cmbhworkshops@gmail.com with a photo or scan of your student ID.

Registration Options

Register online and pay with credit card
Complete a registration form (which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page) and mail it with your cheque to:
Centre for MindBody Health
250 Eglinton Avenue W, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M4R 1A7
Email completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com

*One registration form is required per attendee.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

OPA – This program meets the criteria for 6 continuing education credits.
MDPAC – This 2 day workshop has been approved for 6hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits.
Social workers and social service workers may use this activity towards meeting requirements of OCSWSSW‘s Continuing Competence Program.
Psychotherapists may use this activity towards meeting requirements of CRPO‘s Quality Assurance Program.

8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion ONLINE PROGRAM: October 19 – December 7, 2020
2020-10-19
Monday Evenings: 5:30 – 8:30 pm EST
SILENT RETREAT: Sat. November 21, 12–3 pm EST
“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer
Due to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19, this program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing.
In order to register and participate in the program, you will need:

An email account to receive an invitation link for each session
A computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity
A quiet and confidential location

Mindful 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.
The 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 interrelatedness, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease.
Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships.
WHAT TO EXPECT
MSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.
MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive, energizing emotion, however, while learning self-compassion, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way, which results in beneficial change. The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone.
MSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.
PREREQUISITES
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program:

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristen Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer

This program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training, please visit www.centerformsc.org
FEE AND REFUND POLICY
The total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat. If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded.
You will receive certification for completion of the course provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions.
THE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO:

Practice self-compassion in daily life
Understand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Transform challenging relationships, old and new
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation

FACILITATORS
Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Shari is an author, teacher, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. Shari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH), in Toronto, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca

Megan Prager
Compassion Programs Director
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness
Megan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR), a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC), a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT), an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com

TOTAL COST: $695 CAD
A receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program.
For more information contact: Camilla@sharigeller.ca
416-855-2624 ext 1

ON HOLD: 8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program
2020-05-06 18:30 - 2020-06-24 21:00
ON HOLD
May 6 – June 24, 2020
Wednesdays Evenings from 6:30 – 9:00 pm
SILENT RETREAT: Sat. June 6th, 9:30 am– 12:30 pm

“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer

Due to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19, this program is being offered online via a secure, PHIPAA compliant video conferencing platform. In order to register and participate in the program, you will need:

An email account to receive an invitation link for each session
A computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity
A quiet and confidential location

Mindful 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.
The 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 interrelatedness, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease.
Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships.
After participating in this program, you will be able to:

Practice self-compassion in daily life
Understand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Transform challenging relationships, old and new
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation

Where: ONLINE GROUP VIDEO CONFERENCING
Presenters: Dr. Shari Geller
Fee: $100 per session, including retreat
Total cost of the Program: $900
*May be covered by extended healthcare plans. Please check with your insurance provider about your coverage.
For more information and INFO TO REGISTER please email Camilla@sharigeller.ca
or call: 416-855-2624 ext 1
What to expect:
The MSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive, energizing emotion, however, while learning self-compassion, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way, which results in beneficial change. Dr. Shari Geller is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone.
MSC includes 8 weekly sessions of 2.5 hours each, in addition to a 3-hour silent retreat. Prior to registering, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.
PREREQUISITES
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To insure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program.
The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC course:

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristen Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer

This program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training, please visit www.centerformsc.org
FEE AND REFUND POLICY
The fee for the group is $100 per session for 9 sessions, including the silent retreat. After acceptance of your registration, a credit card will be kept on file, with your authorization, which will be charged following each session.
For any sessions missed, 7 calendar days are required, including the first session, or the full session charge will be billed. If you provide 7 calendar days’ notice, you will not be charged for the missed session. You will receive certification for completion of the training program provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions.
