Mindful Self Compassion: An 8 Week Course

Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise and more satisfying personal relationships.

Those connected to self-compassion demonstrate an increased ability to self-soothe and the intention to focus on feelings of warmth and reassurance towards the self during difficult times. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion.

While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding during periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges.

During this evidence-based program, participants will learn to: motivate themselves with kindness rather than criticism, develop skills of self-compassion to manage difficult emotions, transform challenging relationships and foster goodwill and practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation.

This 8 week training officially qualifies as one of the pre-requisites for MSC teacher training AND Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certification.

Feedback from previous attendees:

• "Leanne was brilliant: knowledgeable, patient and understanding."
• "Leanne was outstanding in all areas."
• "She was incredibly warm, generous with her delivery of knowledge, authentic and genuine."
• "It was a privilege to be part of this class."
• "I really enjoyed Leanne's teaching style: she was very respectful of participants' privacy, and ensured we were comfortable at all times."
• "Super facilitation of a wonderful course."

About me: As well as being a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher, I am a senior clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience. I provide a nurturing, creative space which offers warmth, humour and safety.

If you have any further questions please contact me on [email protected] or visit my website at www.drleannemcevoy.com

Course Dates:

• Thursday Evenings: 25th September > 20th November 2025 6pm > 9pm
• Half term break: Thursday 30th October
• Half day retreat (includes lunch): Sunday 2nd November (10am > 2pm)

Cost:

• £325 (Standard)
• £350 ("Lend a Hand" - your fee will help cover a subsidised place.)
• £295 ("Need a Hand" - reduced fee for those who need financial assistance)
• ​Payment plans available if needed.
• £50 deposit to secure your place.

Please note: The stated ticket price of £50 is a deposit to reserve your place. The full price for the course stated above - which includes eight 3-hour sessions, one half-day retreat and all materials - is payable (minus the deposit) up to 7 days before the course commences.

Concessionary rates and weekly payment plans are both available, please contact me for more details.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ashley Vale Action Group - Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, Bristol, United Kingdom