Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop and Half-Day Retreat for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course tailored for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community offers a transformative journey towards embracing oneself with kindness and understanding. Recognizing the societal pressures and internalized beliefs faced by queer individuals, the program aims to counteract feelings of shame, perfectionism, and self-judgment often ingrained from a young age. Through an empirically-supported, 8-week training, participants learn mindfulness and compassion skills to cultivate self-kindness, acknowledge their shared humanity, and develop mindful awareness. Research indicates that practicing self-compassion leads to improved emotional well-being, reduced anxiety and depression, healthier self-care habits, and more fulfilling relationships. The course provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to reconnect with themselves, their bodies, and the present moment. The program consists of 8 weekly sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours, along with a 4-hour retreat. Sessions will be hosted online over Zoom.
Upcoming Schedule
March 14 - May 2nd, 2024 - 4:30 - 7:00 pm PST; refer to the Time Zone Converter for your local time.
The half-day retreat will be held on Sunday April 14th, 2024 10 am - 2 pm PST
Investment
A workbook and a half day retreat are included in the cost of this course. Sliding scale rates are available (contact and let us know what rate is accessible for you, we got you!).
Insurance receipts will be provided as services are supervised by a Registered Psychologist.
The cost of the course includes a $19.72 transaction fee. If you would like to pay through e-transfer, please contact us.
Secure your spot by adding this course to your cart, filling out the registration form, and checking out.
Send us a message if you have any issues during the registration.
This workshop will help you to:
Integrate mindfulness and self-compassion practices in daily life
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Transform challenging relationships, both old and new
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
Understand the theory, research, and practice behind mindful self-compassion
Deepen an authentic and loving relationship with yourself
Workshop Requirements:
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety and appropriateness of the program, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program and do a 15 minute intake with the facilitator, Mik.
MSC 2SLGBTQ+ is only for people who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community - straight allies are encouraged to attend the Wednesday night MSC instead.
It is recommended that participants read one or both of following books before or during the program:
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristin Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer
Testimonials
“MSC for LGBTQ+ folks was a really dreamy course! It offered a uniquely soft and tender container in which to learn (and unlearn) some challenging, but beautiful practices. The group was tended so mindfully and the environment that was cultivated was so nourishing.
Mik is a fantastic facilitator- they are warm, knowledgeable, and a true delight! I felt confident learning from them because I could see so clearly their personal and professional experience with MSC has led them to love and trust the practices- that got me excited about learning what they offered. I am one of those people who have always felt that I should start a MSC practice, but hadn't found a space where I could feel safe and held.
In MSC for 2SLGBTQ+ folks, I felt that I could bring my full messy, hesitant, overwhelmed, stressed, queer and trans self so that I could really show up to grapple with the difficulties and joys of self compassion.” - D.D. 37
“Beautifully tailored to the unique challenges of the being queer and trans, this course gifted me with valuable tools that I can draw on now and as I continue to grow. Mik is a skilled facilitator who is able to connect the MSC curriculum to the queer and trans lived experiences in an impactful way.
The beauty of this queer and trans specific course is that not only do the participants learn the standard the MSC tools, but we also experience being seen and held by a loving community as we engage with them.
10/10 would recommend!” - R.L. 50