Take Action: Join Our Legacy of Self-Compassion
More than 7,000 research studies show the efficacy of self-compassion. The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC) is living proof that self-compassion changes lives and communities. We've trained over 3,000 teachers in mindful self-compassion, impacting the lives of over 200,000 people in over 90 countries—and the waiting list for MSC scholarships grows every month.
With your help, we can provide our Circles of Practice daily meditation sessions for free and support the training of more MSC teachers like Susan Gitau. As a result of being granted scholarships to attend an MSC course, MSC Teacher Training, and CMSC’s Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Professional Training Program, Kenyan therapist Dr. Susan Gitau has been able to bring self-compassion to her community in Kenya with an emphasis on addressing the high rate of youth suicide.
“My life with self-compassion has never been the same since I took these trainings. Personally, I used to be a very anxious therapist. I learned how to embody self-compassion and presence in my MSC classes and therapy sessions and have found a very great connection between myself and my clients and my African community.” - Susan Gitau
At the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, we are on a mission to create a world where self-compassion touches every heart, healing, inspiring, and empowering individuals, communities, and the world at large. In 2024, your generosity has enabled us to reach incredible milestones:
- The First Annual International Self-Compassion Day: Over 750 people from across the globe joined us, raising more than $32,000 to support self-compassion education and programming.
- Circles of Practice: 1,165 free sessions and six free online retreats led by 50 dedicated MSC teachers have served 50,508 Zoom seats, offering solace and connection to individuals from diverse communities, including six affinity groups: MSC Graduates, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, men, Spanish-speaking, and healthcare.
- Scholarships: 420 scholarships awarded, ensuring that financial barriers don’t prevent anyone from experiencing the life-changing benefits of MSC.
- MSC Teacher Training: 70 new MSC teachers trained, expanding our global community to over 3,000 teachers dedicated to spreading the message of self-compassion.
These milestones reflect the growing impact of self-compassion, creating ripples of kindness, resilience, and healing that touch countless lives.
As you reflect on your year-end giving, we’d be deeply honored if you would include CMSC in your contributions. Your donation will ensure that we can continue offering accessible programs, expanding our reach, and providing life-changing experiences to those who need it most. When you give today through December 31, 2024, we’d love to thank you with these gifts of inspiration and learning:
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$25 or more donation: Receive one year of access to a one-hour video conversation, “On MSC and Poetry,” featuring CMSC Co-Founder Chris Germer in conversation with poet Daniel Baylis. Plus, enjoy four of Daniel’s self-compassion poems from his most recent book.
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$50 or more: Extend your access to all eight one-hour sessions of the 2024 Teacher Learning Series for an entire year. Listen at your own pace and revisit as often as you want.
Teachers and topics include:
- Topic #1: Liberating the Self-Compassion Classroom Through Equitable Practice with Tracy Ochester, PhD
- Topic #2: On MSC and Poetry with Chris Germer, PhD, and Daniel Baylis, Poet
- Topic #3: On Trauma-Informed Practice in MSC with David Treleaven, PhD
- Topic #4: On Power in the MSC Classroom with Marcia Burton, MA
- Topic #5: On MSC & Inquiry with Steve Hickman, PsyD
- Topic #6: On Burnout for the MSC Teacher with Kristin Neff, PhD
- Topic #7: On HRV & Self-Compassion with Inna Khazan, PhD
- Topic #8: On Bridging the Gap between MSC & Healing Justice with Carolina Bautista-Velez
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$75 or more donation: Receive access for one year to the Teacher Learning Series, plus unlock a full year of replay access to six video hours from the upcoming Renewal Retreat: Deepening Connection, Strengthening Resilience (Dec 28). Deepen your practice throughout the year with free replay access (Video available Dec 29).
Teachers and topics include:- Chris Germer: Common Humanity: The Hidden Ingredient in Self-Compassion
- Carolina Bautista-Velez: Holding All That Is: Cultivating a Fierce and Tender Heart
- Noriko Morita Harth: Embracing Gratitude and Spreading Goodwill
- Lisa Baylis: Nurturing the Inner Ally
- Robyn Gobin: The Power of Pause: Self-Compassion for Life’s Transitional Moments
- David Fredrickson: The Practice of Wow: Restoration through Our Connection to Wonder
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$150 or more donation: Gain access to everything above, PLUS an entire year of six additional video hours from this year’s International Self-Compassion Day Retreat: “Celebrating Common Humanity.”
Teachers and topics include:- Chris Germer, USA: Invitation to Common Humanity
- Marta Alonso, Spain: A Being Like Me
- Kristin Neff, USA: Cultivating Universal Qualities of Tender and Fierce Self-Compassion
- Anna Friis, New Zealand: Aroha: A Meditation on Love
- Yuka Ebihara, Japan: Reconnecting to Ourselves: A Journey into Our Shared
- Mirjam Luthe: Interconnectedness
We are deeply grateful for every contribution, no matter the size, as each gift plays a vital role in expanding the reach of self-compassion and supporting our mission. And, if you’re inspired to give a little more, your donation will help us deepen the impact of our programs and reach even more individuals in need.
With each increase, you’re not just supporting a program—you’re contributing to a global movement of kindness, resilience, and healing. Your generosity will empower us to offer more scholarships, expand our teacher training, continue to offer free Circles of Practice retreats and daily meditation sessions, and ensure that self-compassion practices remain accessible to all.
Every dollar brings us closer to creating a world where compassion for ourselves and others is the foundation of a healthier, more connected world. Thank you for considering a more significant gift and for being part of this transformative journey.
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