An 8 Week Programme

Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise and more satisfying personal relationships.

 

Those connected to self-compassion demonstrate an increased ability to self-soothe and the intention to focus on feelings of warmth and reassurance towards the self during difficult times. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion.

 

While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding during periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges.

 

During this empirically supported program, participants will learn to: motivate themselves with kindness rather than criticism, develop skills of self-compassion to manage difficult emotions, transform challenging relationships and foster goodwill and practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation. 

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This is the official course developed by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer, and qualifies as one of the pre-requisites for MSC teacher training AND Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certification.

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Feedback from previous attendees:
 

• "Leanne was brilliant: knowledgeable, patient and understanding."

• "Leanne was outstanding in all areas."

• "She was incredibly warm, generous with her delivery of knowledge, authentic and genuine."

• "It was a privilege to be part of this class."

• "I really enjoyed Leanne's teaching style: she was very respectful of participants' privacy, and ensured we were comfortable at all times."

• "Super facilitation of a wonderful course."

2026 dates
 

Winter 2026: Free Online Taster
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• Tues 27th Jan 7pm - 9.30pm(GMT)

• A free 90 minute introduction to the longer 8-week MSC course

• Location: Live Online​

• Click here to book your place
  
   

Winter 2026: Online
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• Thurs 5th Feb > Thurs 2nd April 6pm - 9pm(GMT)

• Half-Term Break on 19th Feb

• Half day retreat: Sat 14th March 1pm -5pm

• Location: Live Online​

• Click here to book your place
   

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​Summer 2026: In-Person, Bristol​

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• Thurs 4th June > Thurs 23rd July 6pm - 9pm

• Half day retreat: Sun 5th July 10am - 2pm

• Location: Wild Goose Space, St Werburghs, Bristol.

• Click here to book your place
   

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Autumn 2026: In-Person, Bristol

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• Thurs 15th Oct > Thurs 10th Dec 6pm - 9pm 

• Half-Term Break on Thurs 29th Oct​

• Half day retreat: Sun 22nd Nov 10am - 2.00pm 

• Location:  Wild Goose Space, St Werburghs, Bristol

• Click here to book your place

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Prices for all events

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• £350 Standard

• £375 'lend a hand'- your fee with help cover a subsidised place, thank you.

• £325 'need a hand'- reduced fee for those who need financial assistance.

• £50 deposit to secure your place.

• Payment plans available if needed. ​​

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• Please contact me for more details.

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