A KINDER WAY FORWARD
Begin Again,
With Kindness
MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION
An 8-Week Online Course for Spring 2027
A science-based, heart-centered program to help you meet life's challenges with greater mindfulness, kindness, and resilience.
PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR A MORE COMPASSIONATE LIFE
What You'll Experience
Mindful Self-Compassion is an evidence-based program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. In this 8-week course, you'll learn practical ways to relate to yourself with greater kindness, especially during times of stress, self-criticism, and difficulty.
Mindfulness
Be more present with your experience.
Self-Kindness
Respond to yourself with warmth instead of self-criticism.
Common Humanity
Feel more connected through our shared human experience.
Greater Resilience
Build inner resources for life's ups and downs.
THE COURSE AT A GLANCE
Course Details
A kinder relationship with yourself can be learned.
Mindful Self-Compassion offers practical tools for meeting difficulty with greater awareness, kindness, and steadiness.
8 weekly online sessions
Tuesdays March 23, 2027 - May 11, 2027
1 online retreat
Saturday April 24, 2027
Live on Zoom
Spring 2027
Optional retreat component
Open to the general public
Continuing Education Credits: application in progress
EXPERIENCED GUIDES, SHARED PURPOSE
Meet Your Teachers
We bring together clinical experience, contemplative practice, and a shared commitment to making self-compassion practical, accessible, and relevant to everyday life.
Wade Maggert, PhD, LCSW-S, SEP
CO-TEACHER
Wade is a psychotherapist, educator, and Zen practitioner with over a decade of experience at the VA where he currently serves as the Section Chief of Outpatient Mental Health. He also maintains a private practice specializing in trauma, shame, identity, and addiction. Wade integrates mindfulness, somatic, and evidence-based approaches in his work.
Jo Sullivan, LMSW
CO-TEACHER
Jo is a dedicated macro social worker and Zen practitioner committed to community empowerment and systems change. With a career rooted in nonprofit service to both people and animals, she currently works in international relief. Jo brings a grounded, compassionate presence and a deep commitment to helping others cultivate kindness, resilience, and authenticity.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Register Now
Join us for an 8-week journey into greater self-compassion, connection, and resilience.
Whether you're new to self-compassion or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers practical tools and a supportive community to help you meet life's challenges with more kindness and steadiness.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Learn and grow with others on a similar path.
PRACTICAL TOOLS
Evidence-based practices for real life
A KINDER WAY FORWARD
Build a more compassionate relationship with yourself.