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Many of us would say we’re burned out on the news or Zoom meetings. However, when burnout strikes, it’s hard to do much of anything. We feel drained, empty, irritable, or useless. We’re also likely to blame ourselves for feeling this way. Have you been there, perhaps during the pandemic, or do you know someone who has been burned out? That’s highly likely because studies show that 25-75% of workers around the world experience burnout symptoms.

Burnout happens when our work-life balance gets out of whack, usually through no fault of our own. We’re just doing the best we can. Common causes of burnout include excessive workload, lack of support, unfairness at the workplace, and moral distress. People who care deeply about their work are also more likely to get burned out, as are those who base their self-worth on their work, have a tendency to sacrifice themselves, or criticize themselves when things go wrong.

Fortunately, self-compassion is an antidote to burnout, and there are many research studies that support this claim. We also have an empirically-supported training for healthcare workers derived from the Mindful Self-compassion (MSC) program—Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities. Recently, Kristin Neff and Chris Germer wrote a new book, to be published in September 2024, tentatively titled The Mindful Self-Compassion Toolkit for Burnout. This book, written in an easy style for exhausted readers, adapts MSC concepts and practices specifically for burnout.

This experiential workshop consists of talks, meditation, exercises and discussion. It is designed for people with some familiarity with self-compassion concepts.

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Join us for a remarkable opportunity to deepen your self-compassion practice with none other than Chris Germer, one of the renowned founders of the Mindful Self-Compassion program.

We are thrilled to present this unique event on the serene and picturesque Veluwe, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dutch countryside.

Experience a profound transformation as you embark on a journey of self-compassion. This intensive program offers a deep dive into the principles of Mindful Self-Compassion, fostering self-kindness, mindfulness, and emotional resilience.

In these 5 days you go through the entire Mindful Self-Compassion training co-guided by one of the founders of the program: Chris Germer. We will dive deep into the material and you get plenty of opportunity to practice.

Exclusive European Offering: This is an exclusive chance to participate in Chris Germer’s Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive in Europe in 2024. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from the program’s visionary founder and enhance your self-compassion journey.

This program fulfills one of the prerequisite for becoming a MSC teacher.

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The MSC Teacher Training consists of an intensive, 7 days, with a residential program format provided by a team of senior teachers. Teacher training is built around the eight weekly sessions of MSC: half a day is dedicated to a condensed, experiential review of each of the sessions, followed by subgroup activities. These activities are designed to give opportunities to those who are being trained to play the role of teachers, so that they will teach topics, guide practices and facilitate the process of research in the session to the rest of their colleagues, with the direct supervision of each of the Senior teachers. In addition, the training includes short talks, general group exercises, sharing about practices and periods of silence. In addition, participants will be provided with essential materials to teach the basic 8-week MSC program.

Online: https://cambridgeinsight.org/product/the-power-of-mindful-self-compassion-a-cimc-benefit-workshop-hybrid-online/
In-Person: https://cambridgeinsight.org/product/the-power-of-mindful-self-compassion-a-cimc-benefit-workshop-hybrid-in-person/

Burgeoning research confirms that self-compassion is strongly associated with happiness and emotional well-being, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships. Self-compassion is also an effective antidote to burnout and shame. It allows us to be more fully ourselves‚ to acknowledge our shortcomings, learn from them, and make necessary changes with an attitude of kindness and self-respect.

Our day together will include talks, meditation, experiential exercises, and group discussion. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend the program. Everyone is welcome.