The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving the collective well-being of the planet through self-compassion training and practice. Our vision is a world where each person matters and everyone belongs. We welcome your presence. Join us at www.centerformsc.org
Honoring Black Resilience & Healing: A Mindful Celebration of Black History Month
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As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s a meaningful time to reflect on the power of self-compassion in the journey toward resilience and healing. Research shows that self-compassion can buffer against the effects of discrimination, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being (Neff, 2011; Munjee et al., 2023). By fostering kindness toward oneself, recognizing shared humanity, and practicing mindfulness, individuals can cultivate inner strength that extends far beyond this month. While February may be ending, the need for self-care, reflection, and community support continues. We invite you to explore our curated resources—including guided meditations, workshops, and articles—to nurture self-compassion as a lifelong practice. Please find a list of possible ways to continue supporting yourself with self-compassion below. Mediation: Self-Compassion Freedom Break with Sydney SpearsYou're invited to participate in this practice the practice is called Self-Compassion Freedom Break with Certified MSC Teacher Sydney Spears, this practice is open to anyone, but it can be especially helpful for those people who have experienced marginalization biases. These are biases based on social or cultural identities. These are often identities that are racialized, ethnic identities, or cultural identities that have been marginalized around age, generation, ability, sexual orientation, and gender (as well as many many other social differences and social-cultural identities). Research: Self-Compassion Applied to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)Does self-compassion buffer against the adverse effects of racial discrimination and is it protective among sexual-and-gender minority adolescents across racial groups? These are questions researchers have set out to answer in this research article - read full article here.
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Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving the collective well-being of the planet through self-compassion training and practice. Our vision is a world where each person matters and everyone belongs. We welcome your presence. Join us at www.centerformsc.org
Dear CMSC Community, This month, I celebrate the heart of our community—all of you—with a special focus on our incredible volunteers, who show how self-compassion and compassion for others go hand in hand. Thank you to everyone who shows up with genuine care, whether you’re leading Circles of Practice, serving on our board, or offering support in other meaningful ways. Your dedication creates a community that actively reduces suffering and spreads joy through everyday acts of kindness. To our...
In Person MSC Core Skills Workshop with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff May 30th & 31st, Los Angeles, CA Register Now! Register before May 8th and save $50 with the code Core50LA Join Chris Germer and Kristin Neff for this unique in person opportunity this May!Friday, May 30, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMSaturday, May 31, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMLocation: Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA(This is a secular event) For the first time in three years, MSC founders Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris...
Self-Compassion in Action: How to Stay Kind to Yourself in Uncertain Times In a world that feels increasingly uncertain—whether from work stress, relationship challenges, or global unrest—it’s easy to turn our struggles inward, meeting them with self-judgment instead of understanding. Self-compassion helps us to see these inner conflicts and respond with support rather than self-criticism. By practicing self-compassion, we quiet the battles within and create space for inner peace—so that no...