Learn to use the skills of mindfulness to develop the inner resource of self-compassion and enhance your capacity for emotional wellbeing. Led by Lisa Vratny-Smith, MSW.

The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion (SC-MSC) is a 9 hour* adaptation of the empirically-supported 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program developed by Kristin Neff, PhD, the pioneering researcher in the field of self compassion and Christopher Germer, PhD, a leader in the integration of mindfulness, compassion and psychotherapy. “Self-Compassion promotes emotional resilience, reduces anxiety and depression, and helps individuals recover from stress and burnout by fostering a more balanced and supportive relationship with themselves.” (centerformsc.org)

In the course we will explore the research supporting the benefits of self-compassion and barriers that often prevent us from being kinder to ourselves. Through practices, exercises, and discussion we will nurture and strengthen our inner self-compassionate voices and learn to quiet and redirect our harsh inner critics.

*Continuing Education certificates available

When: Sundays 11/1, 11/8, & 11/15 1:00-4pm MT

Where: via Zoom

Register here: The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion

Investment: $225

Lisa Vratny-Smith, MSW is dedicated to facilitating the healing journeys of others by creating spaces and resources for them to find peace and healing. Lisa has been practicing yoga, mindfulness, and meditation since 1994 and teaching since 2002. She completed her certification as a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion in 2020 and has taught both the full and short MSC courses many times.

Additionally, Lisa is a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Practitioner of High Touch® Jin Shin , and an Expert Level Sound Healing Practitioner. Lisa recently retired after thirty years serving as a School Social Worker and Sustainable Wellness Coach in Aurora Public Schools integrating her social work and healing practices to support the wellness of staff and students.