with Kelly Sell
It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism, self-isolation, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings, motivate ourselves with kindness, forgive ourselves when needed, relate wholeheartedly to others, and be more authentically ourselves. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you think.
IN THIS COURSE, YOU’LL LEARN TO:
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a workshop rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.
MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than a mindfulness training, although mindfulness is the foundation for self-compassion. MSC is also not psychotherapy insofar as the emphasis of MSC is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old wounds. Beneficial change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way.
Compassion is a positive, energizing emotion. However, it is said that, “love reveals everything unlike itself.” While learning self-compassion, some difficult emotions arise. MSC teachers are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. Self-Compassion is a practice of goodwill, not good feelings.
This MSC Short Course is six sessions that cover the basics of mindfulness and self-compassion. Prior to registering, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.
All classes are recorded and available to view/listen. If you miss a session they're recorded & available within 48 hours. PLEASE NOTE: Live attendance is preferred and recordings are for participants only.
Meet Kelly on Meditation Happy Hour: Tea, Talk and Truth with Karuna below!
Prefer the podcast? Listen here.
Kelly Sell is a certified Mindfulness Self-Compassion Teacher (MSC) by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is a Licensed Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioner with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Passionate about the mind-body connection and the role that emotional healing plays in health and wellness, Kelly is known for his caring, compassionate and down-to-earth approach to spirituality. Because he discovered acupuncture during a physical healing crisis and found MSC during a time of emotional upheaval, he knows first hand the power of integrating the time-tested techniques into one’s life.
