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."

2025 dates
 

Winter 2025: In-Person
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• Wed Feb 12th > Wed April 2nd 6pm - 9pm

• Runs Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings

• (Half-Term Break on 19th and 26th Feb)

•  Half day retreat: Sat March 8th 10am -2.00pm

• Location: The Wild Goose Space, St Werburghs, Bristol​

• Click here to book your place
   

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​Spring 2025: Live Online​

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• Mon April 28th > Mon June 23rd 9.30am - 12.30pm

• (Half-Term Break on Mon 26th May)​​

• Half day retreat: Sun 8th June 9.30am - 1.30pm

• Location: Live Online All times are British Summer Time (UK)

• Click here to book your place
   

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Autumn 2025: In-Person

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• Thurs 25th Sept > Thurs Nov 20th 6pm - 9pm 

• (Half-Term Break on Thurs Oct 30th)​​

• Half day retreat: Sun 2nd Nov 10am - 2.00pm 

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

• Click here to book your place

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Prices for all events

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• £325 Standard

• £350 'lend a hand'- your fee with help cover a subsidised place, thank you.

• £295 '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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