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Mindful Self-Compassion
A 9 session course based on the
ground-breaking work of Kristin Neff
andChristopher Germer
Would you like to finally make some changes that will last? Mindful Self-Compassion
(MSC) is a research based program that is designed as an adventure and an experiment
in self-discovery and self-transformation. You will learn over 25 simple ways that will
enable you to call on your own inner resources to soothe yourself in times of stress or
pain.
In this short course you will learn how to:
• Decrease anxiety
• Decrease depression
• Decrease stress
• Decrease self-criticism
• Increase relationship satisfaction
• Increase healthy habits like diet and
exercise
• Increase emotional wellbeing
TWO COURSES OFFERED:
For Mental Health Professionals - earn up to 28 CEs! Classes held 9 a.m. to noon on consecutive
Saturdays, January 10th through March 7th, 2015. This program has been approved by the
National Board for Certified Counselors.
For everyone else looking to make a powerful change in their life, classes will be held 6-9 p.m. on
consecutive Tuesdays, January 6th through January 24th - as well as a 4 hour retreat on
Saturday, February 7th.
Classes will be held at Seattle Central College, 1701 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122
For more information and to register, please visit
www.cittapsychotherapy.com
Sara M. Baldwin, MA LMHC is a psychotherapist who began practicing meditation and mindfulness over ten years ago. Sara has experience teaching
yoga, leading meditations and facilitating group work, and has a soothing and calm presence. She was trained to teach Mindful Self-Compassion by
Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff directly and she is excited to be offering this transformational course in Seattle.
Kasey Curtis, MA, LMFT is a licensed therapist who has been positively impacted by Mindful Self Compassion, finding it to be the perfect complement
to her own meditation and yoga practices. Kasey has been incorporating mindfulness with therapy clients for the past few years, and in the past year
has been facilitating iRest/Yoga Nidra classes and leading meditations. She is excited to complete the Mindful Self Compassion teacher training in
June of 2015.
Jacqueline E. Smith, MA LMHC is a psychotherapist in the Seattle and Tacoma areas who incorporates meditation and mindfulness practices into her
work with clients as well as her own life. Jacqueline has experience in Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, sitting
meditation, yoga, and contemplative dance. Jacqueline has facilitated groups for over 10 years, and is excited to be assisting in the facilitation of the
Mindful Self-Compassion course in Seattle.