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Our mission is to make all of our programs accessible. Every fee-based offering has a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available to support self-identified people of color, members of marginalized groups (queer people, transgender people, and  people with disabilities) and those in financial need (those for whom the cost to attend is not financially possible). 

These spots are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please pay at the highest level you can afford. In order for this support to be available, we rely on those who can afford to pay the full price to do so.

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We work to protect the safety of all students. We reserve the right to remove any student from any class, sitting group, retreat, or any event if the student is disruptive to the safe learning environment we maintain for all.

Cancellation & Refunds

We reserve the right to cancel a class or special event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If InsightLA cancels an event you’ve registered for, you will be offered a full refund. If an event has to be postponed for any reason, you will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer your registration to the same event at the new, future date. If you cancel, we apply a 5% credit processing fee and the refunded amounts are listed below:

MBSR, MSC, & MBHC, Mindfulness for Beginners & Special Events

7 days – 95% Refund
<7 days – No Refunds – Credit given if requested or donation to InsightLA

Fee-Based Non-Residential Retreats (note: Donations are non-refundable)

>7 days – 95% Refund
<7 days – No Refunds – Credit given if requested or donation to InsightLA

Residential Retreats

> 8 weeks – amount paid less $100
4-8 weeks – amount paid less $175
2-4 weeks – amount paid less $300
< 2 weeks – No refund

Residential Retreats with Financial Support:

> 8 weeks – amount paid less $75
4-8 weeks – amount paid less $100
2-4 weeks – amount paid less $200
< 2 weeks – No refund

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  • Location East Hollywood Meditation Center
  • Experience Levels Experienced, Introductory
  • Dates
    • Monday, August 26, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT
    • Monday, September 9, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT
    • Monday, September 16, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT
    • Monday, September 23, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT
    • Monday, September 30, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT
    • Monday, October 7, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT
    • Monday, October 14, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT
    • Monday, October 21, 2019 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM PT

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Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a program developed by Kristin Neff, the pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.Self-Compassion.org) and the author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind; and Christopher Germer, a clinical psychologist who specializes in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy (www.MindfulSelfCompassion.org) and the author of many books including A Mindful Path to Self-Compassion.

In this program, you will learn:
– Self compassion as a skill that can help you to meet life’s difficulties with more wisdom and kindness.

– How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger.

– A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so that you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence.

Research
Research has shown that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional well-being. It boosts happiness, reduces anxiety and depression, and can even help you stick to your diet and exercise routine. All that’s required is a shift in the direction of your attention–recognizing that as a human being, you, too, are a worthy recipient of compassion.

From the New York Times
The research suggests that giving ourselves a break and accepting our imperfections may be the first step toward better health. People who score high on tests of self-compassion have less depression and anxiety, and tend to be happier and more optimistic. Preliminary data suggest that self-compassion can even influence how much we eat and may help some people lose weight.

This idea does seem at odds with the advice dispensed by many doctors and self-help books, which suggest that willpower and self-discipline are the keys to better health. But Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field, says self-compassion is not to be confused with self-indulgence or lower standards.

“I found in my research that the biggest reason people aren’t more self-compassionate is that they are afraid they’ll become self-indulgent,” said Dr. Neff, an associate professor of human development at the University of Texas at Austin. “They believe self-criticism is what keeps them in line. Most people have gotten it wrong because our culture says being hard on yourself is the way to be.”

Imagine your reaction to a child struggling in school or eating too much junk food. Many parents would offer support, like tutoring or making an effort to find healthful foods the child will enjoy. But when adults find themselves in a similar situation – struggling at work, or overeating and gaining weight – many fall into a cycle of self-criticism and negativity. That leaves them feeling even less motivated to change.

“Self-compassion is really conducive to motivation,” Dr. Neff said. “The reason you don’t let your children eat five big tubs of ice cream is because you care about them. With self-compassion, if you care about yourself, you do what’s healthy for you rather than what’s harmful to you.”

8-Week Course in Mindful Self-Compassion
The 8-week format consists of eight weekly, 2.5 hour sessions in a classroom/discussion group format, plus a 4-hour retreat. This class is often most easily integrated into our lives and offers an extended opportunity to deepen and solidify our practice. This class starts on Monday August 26 and ends on Monday October 21 (skipping Labor Day on September 2nd). There is a half-daylong date Sun Oct 13th 12:30-4:30pm.

Throughout this course, participants will learn:

  • describe the theory and research supporting mindful self-compassion
  • motivate themselves with encouragement rather than self-criticism
  • relate to difficult emotions with greater moment-to-moment acceptance
  • respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with self-kindness
  • begin to transform difficult relationships, old and new, through self-validation
  • practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
  • integrate core mindfulness and self-compassion exercises into daily life
  • teach simple self-compassion practices to patients, students, or clients

Continuing Education Hours:

Psychologists: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego

Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the

American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The

UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its

content. This course offers 24.0 hours of credit.

 

California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: Continuing Education Credit for this program

is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for

Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing

education for psychologists. 24.0 contact hours may be applied to your license renewal

through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. For those licensed outside California,

please check with your local licensing board to determine if APA accreditation meets their

requirements.

 

Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of

Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 28.75 contact hours.

Lisa Kring, LCSW Teacher

Lisa Kring is an LCSW (MSW-USC) and is a committed practitioner of Theravada Vipassana mediation for over twenty years. She is a graduate of the Dedicated Practitioner’s Program and Advanced Practitioner Program at Spirit Rock, and has studied with many teachers over the years, including Dan Siegel, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ven Analayo, Ven Ayya Tathaaloka and... Read more

Pricing Options
Without CE Household income $44.000 or below: $450.00
With CE Household income $44.000 or below: $515.00
Without CE Household income $45.000 - $59.000: $525.00
With CE Household income $45.000 - $59.000: $590.00
Without Household income $60.000 or $85.000: $600.00
With CE Household income $60.000 or $85.000: $665.00
Without CEHousehold income $86.000 or above: $675.00
With CE Household income $86.000 or above: $740.00

Financial Support

Our mission is to make all of our programs accessible. Every fee-based offering has a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available to support members of marginalized groups (people of color, queer people, people with disabilities) and those in financial need (those for whom the cost to attend is not financially possible).

These spots are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please pay at the highest level you can afford. In order for this support to be available, we rely on those who can afford to pay the full price to do so.

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