Courses
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
We offer two versions of this course:
Mindful Self-Compassion - 9 x 2.5 hours Full course
Mindful Self-Compassion - 6 x 1.5 hours 'Essentials' course
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​Combining the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, these courses provide powerful tools for emotional resilience. Learning to be kinder to ourselves creates a happier inner world and improves our relationships with others.
Research shows that the MSC program enhances mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. It boosts happiness, reduces anxiety and depression, decreases burnout, physical pain, and much more.
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Mindful Self-Compassion - Full course
This transformative course offers an in-depth into the theory and practice of mindful self-compassion. Each session introduces meditation and informal practices designed to be used in daily life. There are short talks; exercises; poems and opportunities for heart-felt connection with others in the group - and a 10-minute, half-way break.
We recommend opting for the full MSC course if you can.
The program includes:
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how to stop being so hard on yourself
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how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
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how to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
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theory and research behind mindful self-compassion
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how to become your own best teacher
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self-compassion for burnout
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self-compassion for care-giving fatigue
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self-compassion for shame
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how to transform difficult relationships
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gratitude; cultivating happiness; self-appreciation
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Mindful Self-Compassion - Essentials course
The 'Essentials' short course is adapted from the full MSC program. It covers key teaching points, core meditations and exercises on the theme and provides a clear, practical introduction in theory and practice. ​​
The program includes:
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how to stop being so hard on yourself
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how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
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how to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
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theory and research behind mindful self-compassion
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how to become your own best teacher
MSC was developed by Christopher K. Germer, PhD, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy, and Kristin Neff, PhD, pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion.
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Next course booking now:
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 9-week Full Course
Wed 15 April to Wed 10 June 2026,
10:30am – 1:00pm
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With Akasati Annie McAuley and Julia Powell
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You must book this course through the Brighton Buddhist Centre
​Akasati Annie has been teaching courses in mindfulness and compassion for many years, in both secular and Buddhist contexts.
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Julia is an experienced mindfulness teacher, with a focus on running courses for refugees.
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Watch this short video with Annie, Julia and some of their MSC teaching colleagues.​
Mindfulness-based Compassionate Living (MBCL)
This 8-week course is a further development from the Mindfulness Courses. It complements our Mindfulness-based Wise Awareness Course.
Research shows that training in compassion can bring healthier and happier relationships. We know the negative affects of anxiety and stress are detrimental to health. But it is now known that positive emotions can boost our body’s immunity. People with greater compassion, including self-compassion, are less fearful and have better relationships. They are better able to cope with adversity and take good care of themselves. Compassion benefits both oneself and the people around us.
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We ask all participants to buy the MBCL course handbook:
A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-based Compassionate Living: Living with Heart
by Erik van den Brink and Frits Koster.
The cheapest places we found to buy the book are Blackwells bookshop or on Amazon.
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Upcoming MBCL 8-week courses will appear here
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We have no courses planned at the moment but you are welcome to contact us to find out more about this course.
Concessions A concessionary rate of £125 is available on this course to anyone with genuine need. Please bear in mind that to make our courses viable we need people to pay the full rate. If paying up front is difficult, you may arrange to pay in instalments or discuss your needs. Please contact us to arrange a concession or discuss options.​