“Run by trained psychologists, this session is an investment in yourself and in the way you interact with the world, and shares many practical tools to help you show up in the world as the best version of you. I found it very beneficial and I would recommend it to others working on their personal growth.”

— E. B.

Mindful Self-Compassion Online session with Dr Benjamin Weinstein and Dr Karen Pooh

Do you feel constantly exhausted or can't seem to find back that high-level focus that you once had to pursue the goals you set?

Do you feel like needing to push away everything to get that alone time to recover but yet feel that it is not sufficient?

Do you feel a misalignment between your actions and your core values?

Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward?

If you feel any of the above, first take a pause and breathe before continuing.

As we are experiencing and dealing with the constant changes caused by Covid-19, any negative emotions and mindset gets further amplified. This negativity may further drain our limited willpower and energy to deal with the daily needs in our lives.

But do you know? Each of us has the inner capacity for resilience and kindness to respond and adapt to stresses and difficulties in our lives.

How do we tap onto our inner capacity to re-energise ourselves, stay focused, be aligned, and move forward?

There is a well-researched and studied set of core principles and practices in Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) that can guide you to cultivate self-compassion skills and support you in overcoming your daily hurdles.

Through the MSC online programme, you can learn these principles and practices from experienced teachers, Dr Benjamin Weinstein and Dr Karen Pooh.

Still unsure or would like to learn more about the MSC programme?

Register for the free online session here

What to expect at the session?

• Understand what is Mindful Self-compassion and how it can support you

• Learn about the scientific benefits of Mindful Self-compassion

• Tips on practising Mindful Self-compassion in everyday life

• Experiential practice and mindfulness session led by our experienced teachers

• Meet the teachers and ask questions

“This programme has really helped me in my day to day, and I am grateful for that! I learned some practical ways to manage my emotions, or at least, not let them conquer me. This came at the right time for me – alongside a combination of medication, mindful practices, journaling, sleeping more, and so on. So it helped me amplify and build on the other positive things I was doing to manage my depression and anxiety. (Although it did take a lot of hard work to get here.)

The format is good too. We had mini practices in each session and the techniques were easy to learn and implement in our routines and daily lives. I will definitely recommend this course to others.

Be kind to yourself so that you can be kind to others. It is NOT selfish to put your own happiness and mental wellness first.

Thanks Karen! I felt very much at ease talking about difficult things with you. I like your calm and bright energy.” -- F

“Very few of us understand what self compassion is, and how critical it is, for our own well-being.”

-- I. L

Register for the free online session here

What is Mindful Self-Compassion?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is the ability to be present in the face of challenges and support ourselves in the same way we would do for a good, loyal friend. MSC teaches principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding as well as being able to protect themselves and set limits. The session is very practical and includes many skills you can apply in your daily life.

8-Week Mindful Self-compassion Online Course

8 core course sessions X 2.5- 3 hours each (24 hours total) on

• Sundays at 10am Singapore Time / 9am Thailand time
• Starting Sunday Sept 26
• 3-hour retreat session after the 5th session.

“Very few of us understand what self compassion is, and how critical it is, for our own well-being.”

"The mindfulness self compassion course is designed for everyone but is especially valuable for those in the care-giving professions such as teaching and nursing.

As a parent, I found it invaluable as we spend so much time trying to do our best and then second-guessing as to whether we have done it right or beating ourselves up for having done it wrong. This has helped me become more fully aware of how important it is to show ourselves compassion, everyday, in our daily lives. I can’t recommend it enough.” — S. M.

“Mindful Self-Compassion has heightened my awareness about my condition and helped me to understand the various ways of being self-compassionate and be able to accept myself better. I learnt that I need to treat myself better emotionally, just like the way I would treat a friend. I will truly recommend this course to others!”

For more testimonials, please visit: https://www.mscthailand.org/testimonials/

Trainers

Dr Karen Pooh

Karen is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Health of Singapore sponsored Karen to obtain a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College London. She has lived in Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany; such experiences have allowed her to adopt a global worldview and be more culturally sensitive in her therapeutic work.

Karen works with clients of all ages and particularly enjoys supporting adolescents and adults who desire to form a better relationship with themselves and others.

With a keen interest in Mindfulness, Karen attended training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion, and completed her teacher training in Mindful Self-Compassion. She decided to delve deeper into this area after she observed that many clients feel inadequate. Karen uses a compassion-based approach to enable individuals to tap on their strengths, boost their resilience, and grow in alignment with their core values.

Karen is in private practice (Alliance Counselling) and holds teaching appointments at Nanyang Technological University and Yale-National University of Singapore. Her research has been published and presented at international conferences. She also offers clinical supervision.

Karen believes that mental health is more than the absence of illnesses and that individuals are able to flourish and live a meaningful life despite experiencing storms in their lives. She looks forward to connecting with you through your stories and walking alongside you in your journey.

Dr. Benjamin Weinstein, PhD

As a Clinical Psychologist, university lecturer and trainer serving expatriate and local communities across Southeast Asia since 2003, Ben is committed to facilitating growth and development in many contexts. Ben is honored to be a certified teacher of Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff’s remarkable Mindful-Self Compassion training course. As someone who has spent his entire working life devoted to applying psychological and behavioral science to help others learn, develop, and grow, Ben is profoundly inspired by the proven, transformative alchemy of mindfulness, purpose-guided engaged living, and self-compassion.

Ben has been practicing and teaching mindfulness since 2007. Ben attended the Mindful Self-Compassion program in 2016 and is now a certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion; Ben was the first certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher in Thailand and he regularly teaches the Mindful Self-Compassion program in English and in Thai. Having spent decades trying to understand the most effective, scientifically valid and practical ways that people can realize their full potential in daily life, Ben is passionate about the concrete and simple skills taught in the Mindful Self-Compassion training course. These skills are simple to learn and practice and begin to produce immediate changes in participants’ daily lives. At the same time, as the skills strengthen over time, they can also take participants on a journey of growth and discovery to truly live life to the fullest.

Ben provides clinical services through Psychological Services International in Bangkok, Thailand. Ben uses an experiential-behavioral approach to psychotherapy, specializing in trauma, emotional regulation, intercultural adjustment, dislocations, transitions and resilience. He works from an integrative cognitive-behavioral model focusing on using applied mindfulness skills to help clients make their lives fulfilling and meaningful.

Ben is currently an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Psychology in the Graduate School of Chiang Mai University. From 2005-2016, he was a lecturer at the Graduate School of Psychology of Assumption University and director of the professional development program.

In addition to being a therapist and lecturer, Ben is frequently involved in providing trainings for corporate and humanitarian clients on resilience, adjusting to change, and managing uncertainty.

For more info, please visit our website: https://www.benweinstein.com/singapore-msc

Questions? Email: msckindness@gmail.com

Register for the free online session here