ESALEN INSTITUTE CONTINUING EDUCATION RN, MFT/LCSW/LPCC/LEP & Psychology Leader Name/s : Christopher Germer & Kristin Neff Workshop Title: Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Intensive Training Description: Compassion training developed by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. MSC is an experiential journey an adventure in self-discovery and self-kindness supported by the beautiful Esalen campus. This program fulfills a prerequisite for becoming an MSC teacher. Note: Registration for this program is through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Please go to www.centerformsc.org to register. Please email events@centerformsc.org with questions. Only after you have registered with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, and paid tuition fees, will you be able to reserve accommodations at Esalen. For accommodations pricing chart, see http://www.esalen.org/page/partner-programpricing. Recommended reading: Neff, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself; Germer, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion APA TOPIC 1. 53 Clinical Psychology COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the 3 components of self-compassion. 2. Motivate themselves with encouragement rather than self-criticism 3. Integrate core mindfulness and self-compassion exercises into daily life 4. Teach simple self-compassion practices to patients, students, or clients MSC INTENSIVE COURSE OUTLINE (note, there is an afternoon off on Day 4) Session 1 (Day 1 evening and Day 2 morning) Discovering Mindful Self-Compassion Topic: Welcome Exercise: Why Am I Here? Topic: Practical Details Topic: Tips - How to Approach MSC Exercise: Guiding Principles Exercise: How Do I Treat a Friend? 1
Topic: What is Self-Compassion? Exercise (optional): Hand Gestures Topic: Misgivings about Self-Compassion Topic (optional) Research on Self-Compassion Topic (optional): Self-Compassion and Self-Esteem Informal Practice: Soothing Touch Informal Practice: Self-Compassion Session 2 (Day 2 afternoon) Practicing Mindfulness Core Meditation: Affectionate Breathing Topic: Wandering Mind, Topic: What is Mindfulness? Informal Practice: Soles of the Feet Topic: Letting Go of Resistance Exercise: How We Cause Ourselves Unnecessary Suffering Topic: Backdraft Informal Practice: Mindfulness in Daily Life Informal Practice: Self-Compassion in Daily Life Informal Practice (optional): Here-and-Now-Stone Session 3 (Day 3 morning) Practicing Loving-Kindness Opening Meditation: Affectionate Breathing Topic: Mindfulness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion Exercise: Awakening Our Hearts Topic: Loving-Kindness Meditation Meditation: Loving-Kindness for a Loved One Topic: Practicing with Phrases Exercise: Finding Loving-Kindness Phrases Session 4 (Day 3 afternoon) Discovering Your Compassionate Voice Opening Meditation: Loving-Kindness for Ourselves Topic: Stages of Progress Exercise: How is MSC going for me? Topic: Self-Criticism and Safety 2
Exercise: Motivating Ourselves with Compassion Informal Practice: Compassionate Letter to Myself Session 5 (Day 5 morning) Living Deeply Opening Meditation: Giving and Receiving Compassion Topic: Core Values Exercise: Discovering Our Core Values Informal Practice: Living with a Vow Topic: Finding Hidden Value in Suffering Exercise: Silver Linings Topic: Listening with Compassion Informal Practice: Compassionate Listening Session 6 (Day 4 morning) Meeting Difficult Emotions Opening Meditation: Loving-Kindness for Ourselves Topic: Stages of Acceptance Topic: Strategies for Managing Difficult Emotions Informal Practice: Soften-Soothe-Allow Topic: Shame Informal Practice (optional): Soften-Soothe-Allow for Shame Session 7 (Day 5 afternoon) Exploring Challenging Relationships Opening Meditation: Compassionate Friend Topic: Challenging Relationships Topic: Pain of Disconnection Exercise: Meeting Unmet Needs Exercise (optional): Shameless Qigong Topic (optional): Forgiveness Topic: Pain of Connection Informal Practice: Self-Compassion in Relationships Topic: Caregiving Fatigue Informal Practice: Compassion with Equanimity 3
Session 8 (Day 6 morning) Embracing Your Life Opening Meditation: Compassion for Self and Others Topic: Cultivating Happiness Topic: Savoring and Gratitude Exercise: Gratitude Topic: Self-Appreciation Exercise: Self-Appreciation Exercise: What Would I Like to Remember? Topic (optional): Tips for Maintaining a Practice Informal Practice (optional): Self-Compassion Bracelets Closing COURSE CONTENT CITATIONS *Barnard, L. K., & Curry, J. F. (2011). Self-compassion: Conceptualizations, correlates, & interventions. Review Of General Psychology, doi:10.1037 *Hofmann, S., Grossman, P., & Hinton, D. (2011). Loving-kindness and compassion meditation: Potential for psychological intervention Clinical Psychology Review, 31, 1126-1132. *Hollis-Walker, L. & Colosimo, K. (2011). Mindfulness, self-compassion, and happiness in non-meditators: A theoretical and empirical examination. Personality and Individual Differences, 50(2), 222-227. *Longe, O., Maratos, F., Gilbert, P., Evans, G., Volker, F., Rockliff, H. & Rippon, G. (2010). Having a word with yourself: Neural correlat of self-criticism and self-reassurance. Neuroimage, 49, 1849-1856. *Leary, M. R., Tate, E. B., Adams, C. E., Allen, A. B., & Hancock, J. (2007). Self-compassion and reactions to unpleasant self-relevant events: The implications of treating oneself kindly. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92, 887-904. *Patsiopoulos, A. & Buchanan, M. (2011). The practice of self-compassion in counseling: A narrative inquiry. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(4), 301-307. *Raque-Bogdan, R., Ericson, S., Jackson, J., Martin, H., & Bryan, N. (2011). Attachment and mental and physical health: Selfcompassion and mattering as mediators. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 58(2), 272-278. *Terry, M. & Leary, M. (2011). Self-compassion, self-regulation, and health. Self and Identity, 10(3), 352-362. *Shapira, L, & Mongrain, L. (2010). The benefits of self-compassion and optimism exercises for individuals vulnerable to depression. Journal of Positive Psychology, 5(5). 377-389. *Terry, M. & Leary, M. (2011). Self-compassion, self-regulation, and health. Self and Identity, 10(3), 352-362. 4
This course meets the qualifications for 26 hours of continuing education credit for: LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; RNs as required by the California BRN. Esalen Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is sponsored by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 24.0 hours of credit. We encourage you to be in touch with our office with any grievances in a timely manner. You may contact us at CE@esalen.org. 5