MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION: A 9-Week Program with Laura Shakun, PsyD & Marcie Kaplan, PsyD

Discover how practicing Mindful Self-Compassion can increase resilience, improve well-being overall, and positively impact how we relate to ourselves and others. Join Laura and Marcie in a warm, accepting atmosphere to learn how to cultivate an attitude of open awareness and kindness using research-based practices and exercises. Benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion include: gratitude and self-appreciation in daily life ~ motivation through encouragement and kindness rather than criticism ~ capacity to navigate difficult emotions with greater ease & resilience ~ increased sense of connection to self and others ~ greater self-acceptance and self-confidence ~ transformation & healing in challenging relationships ~ more happiness and life satisfaction ~ the ability to savor daily joyful moments. This 9-week course includes a half-day afternoon retreat on November 16, and is offered on a donation or dana basis, so that all may attend regardless of ability to pay  ~ space is limited. Questions? Please email Laura or Marcie

8 Sundays, October 13 - December 8, 2-5:30pm, plus an afternoon retreat on Saturday, November 16, 1-5pm (Off Sunday, Nov 17) ~  Four donation passes available: Benefactor $750 • Sustaining $600 • Supporting $450 • Base $300