5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
with Chris Germer & Sydney Spears in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona Mago Retreat Center | March 10-15, 2024
Led by Christopher Germer and Sydney Spears
Retreat Mentors Include:
Carolina Bautista-Velez, Noriko Harth, Trymaine Gathier
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically- supported, mindfulness-based, self-compassion training program. MSC participants from across the globe learn the skills of self-compassion and mindfulness to enhance their capacity for emotional well-being, including more helpful ways of exploring our typical responses to difficulties that arise in our lives and learning tools for becoming a warm and supportive companion to ourselves.
MSC is therapeutic, but it’s not therapy. The emphasis of the program is on building the resources of self-compassion and mindfulness through a process of self-discovery. We begin with mindfulness, through which we turn with loving awareness toward difficult experiences (thoughts, emotions, and sensations). Next, we learn to turn that loving awareness toward ourselves. Together, mindfulness and self-compassion comprise a state of warm, connected, presence during difficult moments in our lives.
MSC is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
MSC activities include short talks, experiential exercises, meditation, group discussion, and home practices.
Upon completing MSC, participants should be able to:
To create an optimal learning experience, Intensives are only taught by Certified MSC Teachers (the highest level of teacher training available). All participants are encouraged to engage in the Intensive to the extent that they feel comfortable, and not more.
This program is designed for members of the general public based on the values of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. MSC is particularly helpful for:
Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in MSC. All are welcome!
This workshop offers Continuing Education credits; details can be found below in the FAQ section.
Any materials that are offered during the course will be available on your CMSC online learning platform for up to 90 days after the date of the intensive.
$950.00
Early registration savings end January 31st, 2024. Regular price is $1,050.
Sedona Mago does not allow commuter attendance, due to local County environmental impact laws. When you register you will be sent a welcome email with details on pricing and how to book your accommodations. Room cost include 3 meals each day in addition to snack offerings as well and range from:
Shared (2 people) $1,256.00
Private $1,506.00
If you have questions about making reservations at Sedona Mago Retreat Center you can contact the Reservation Team at [email protected]
CE Credits can be purchased at check out by adding to your order.
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. (Please check with your local board to verify that APA approval is accepted.)
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 CE Credit 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 CE Credit is accepted.)
Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 28.75 contact hours. (Please contact your local board to see if California BRN CE hours are accepted.)
Fees for CE hours: $75
All monies paid for the Registration/Lodging/Accommodations will be refunded in full (less a $25 administrative fee) if a refund request is received 14 or more days before the Program begins.
If a refund request is received between 13 days and 48 hours before the Program begins, a $200 administrative fee will be applied. Any requests 48 hours or less before the Program begins is non refundable.
Information on sales tax collection that may affect your purchases of courses through CMSC:
In accordance with Marketplace Facilitator/Provider laws, CMSC is now required to collect and remit sales tax on sales in some areas of the United States and Canada. This is required even as we are a registered non-profit.
What does this mean for you? It means that when you purchase a course with CMSC in some states or provinces ( U.S. & Canada), the sales tax will be automatically calculated and collected at the time of checkout. This ensures compliance with tax regulations in your area.
If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team: [email protected].
Our programs are designed to teach participants the tools needed to develop and cultivate a mindfulness and self-compassion practice.
It is not a substitute for mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment.
Personal safety and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of self-compassion training and you are primarily responsible for your own safety.
Teachers and facilitators are not expected or able to provide medical and/or psychological care. Course experiences may bring up challenging memories or feelings.
If you have a history with a serious mental health condition or other concerns you think may impact your ability to take this course, please contact CMSC or your healthcare professional to determine if this course is right for you. Your personal contact information may be used in the event the teacher or facilitator reasonably determines a need to call emergency services on your behalf.
Participation is at the discretion of the teachers and facilitators at all times.
If, in the opinion of the teachers and facilitators, you are unable to participate productively and appropriately in the course or workshop you have registered for, you may be asked to discontinue.
Decisions of removal are to ensure CMSC provides the safest space possible for our participants and teachers. Please see our refund policy regarding necessary participant removal.
Once you register for the course you will be sent a confirmation email with the link to purchase your room. Room cost includes 3 meals each day in addition to snack offerings. Costs range from a Private Room: $1,506 to Shared Room (double occupancy, per person) $1,256.