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Mindful Self-Compassion

MSC is a program of the Center of Mindful Self-Compassion

Mindful-Self Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based program focused on building resilience and enhancing emotional wellbeing. Our Chatham County MSC program offers the following workshops and training: 

Mindful Self Compassion Essentials 

MSC Essentials is a 60-90-minute evidence-informed introductory session in mindful self-compassion. This workshop focuses on building awareness and teaching basic principles for mindfulness and self-compassion practice. 

In MSC Essentials you will:

  • Gain an understanding of mindful self-compassion
  • Explore the benefits of self-compassion
  • Identify ways to implement self-compassion into daily life
  • Recognize resources for mindful self-compassion

Download and share MSC flyer!

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Mindful Self Compassion 1-Day Workshop (MSC1D)

MSC1D is a 1-day evidence-based skills-building workshop in mindful self-compassion. This training helps participants learn fundamental concepts and skills in mindfulness and self-compassion. 

In MSC1D you will:

  • Build an understanding of mindful self-compassion and its elements
  • Explore the benefits of self-compassion
  • Learn how to integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into daily life
  • Use self-compassion to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
  • Practice motivating yourself with kindness rather than criticism
  • Use self-compassion to live in accord with your values

View the results of our MSC1D Program Evaluation here.

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Mindful Self Compassion 8-Week Course (MSC8W)

MSC8W is an empirically-supported 8-week course designed to cultivate the skills of self-compassion. It combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well being. This course was developed through the clinical expertise of Dr. Chris Germer and Dr. Kristin Neff. 

In MSC 8-week course you’ll learn to:

  • Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
  • Understand the science of self-compassion
  • Use self-compassion to live in accord with your values
  • Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
  • Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
  • Work with challenging relationships
  • Manage caregiver fatigue
  • Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
  • Teach simple self-compassion skills to others

REGISTER FOR A COURSE:

  • Dates/Time: Tuesdays, March 11th – April 29th, 2025  from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Location: Virtual
  • Cost: Free*
  • Instructor: Vira Salzburn, MS, CAPM, MSC-TT (Check out Vira’s talk at TEDx Savannah about the power of self-compassion!)
  • Registration link: https://forms.gle/bBic8rDVbEjUGahSA

*Thanks to our funders–Chatham County, City of Savannah, and American Red Cross–we are offering this course at no cost to community members.

View the results of our MSC8W Program Evaluation here.

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Self-Compassion Training for Healthcare Communities (SCHC)

Self-Compassion Training for Healthcare Communities (SCHC) is the evidence-based 6-week adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-week course. SCHC course is designed to cultivate the skills of self-compassion in healthcare settings. 

In SCHC you’ll learn to:

  • Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
  • Understand the science of self-compassion
  • Use self-compassion to live in accord with your values
  • Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
  • Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
  • Manage stress and burnout

We also offer an adaptation of this training, Self-Compassion for First Responders (SCFR). 

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Self-Compassion Check-in (video-based learning)

Self-Compassion Check-in is a video-based online tool developed by our MSC team member, Hannah Neal, designed to teach a broad community brief self-compassion practices. It was created in response to the heightened stress and isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each Self-Compassion Check-in introduces a short activity to increase one’s self-compassion and ability to cope with negative feelings. 

In a Self-Compassion Check-in you will:

  • Build an understanding of self-compassion through brief exercises
  • Learn to apply self-compassion during a busy schedule
  • Practice responding to your mind and body with kindness

To access FREE Self-Compassion Check-in recordings, please visit our YouTube Channel.

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To bring a course to your organization or for additional information, please contact Vira Salzburn at virasalzburn@chlink.org or (912) 661-0577. 

If you are having thoughts of suicide or need immediate assistance, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 9-8-8.