Courses
Cultivating compassion from the inside out.
Whether you're new to self-compassion or ready to deepen your practice, our courses offer practical skills, supportive community, and opportunities to cultivate greater kindness toward yourself and others.

Mindful Self-Compassion
The evidence-based 8-session course developed by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer.

Learn practical skills for responding to difficult moments with greater kindness, resilience, and emotional balance.
- 8 weekly sessions + Retreat
- Virginia Nurses Association contact hours available
- Offered online
Teaching Team
MaryBeth Heatwole Moore & Elena Mansour
Self-Compassion for Shame

Shame tells us we are alone. Self-compassion reminds us we are not.
Explore shame with curiosity,, courage, and compassion in a supportive small group.
Teaching Team
MaryBeth Heatwole Moore & Leena Deubet
MSC Short Course

A six-session introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion for those who want a shorter experience.
This course offers practical tools for navigating life's challenges with greater ease and compassion.
Learn how to treat yourself as a good friend.
Teaching Team
MaryBeth Heatwole Moore & Elena Mansour
Why learn in community?
Compassion grows in relationship.
While guided meditations can be deeply supportive, transformation often happens in community. Our courses invite participants to practice together, learn from one another, and discover that they are not alone.
