Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program

This book is a comprehensive instruction manual for how to teach the 8 week mindfulness self-compassion program (MSC) as developed by Drs. Chris Germer and Kristin Neff. Though not written as a replacement for taking the MSC teacher training program, this book offers a guide to the process and activities that are included in their curriculum. The authors provide information on the clinical importance and scientific studies that undergird their program, along with sensitively worded therapeutic suggestions on how to handle potential pitfalls that may arise for participants during the sessions.

Clinical scripted examples of these situations as well as options for scaffolding activities and time allotments for facilitation are provided. In addition, the authors also address in a separate section how to incorporate mindful self-compassion into psychotherapy. This book is a particularly valuable resource for seasoned mindfulness practitioners who are leading or planning to lead psycho-educational groups where psychological well-being is the desired outcome, as well as for those interested to take the MSC teacher training program.