Fierce Self-Compassion Workshop
This workshop invites you to develop an inner strength that is both tender and powerful. Learn to be kind without losing your voice and be fierce without closing your heart.
- Scientifically proven method
- Address your needs
- Action-oriented
Workshop: Fierce Self-Compassion
This workshop invites you to develop an inner strength that is both tender and powerful. Learn to be kind without losing your voice and be fierce without closing your heart.
- Address your needs
- Science-backed
- Action-oriented
✓ 800+ people have found more mental strength through our programs
✓ Official partner of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
✓ 15+ years of experience in mindfulness and self-compassion
Why join this workshop?
We live in a world that’s complex and often unjust. Maybe you’re trying to stay grounded, to be a good person, to care deeply but also finding it harder to care for yourself. Maybe you struggle to set clear boundaries without feeling guilty. Or you’re there for others, but tough on yourself…
If so, you are not alone. And there is another way. The Fierce Self-Compassion Workshop invites you to develop an inner strength that is both tender and powerful. Fierce Self-Compassion is the inner strength to stand up for yourself; not from anger, but from love. It’s a powerful blend of tenderness and courage. Of self-kindness that includes saying no when needed, to protect your energy, your values and your truth.
Inspired by the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, fierce self-compassion is the action-oriented side of self-compassion. Where tender self-compassion comforts and accepts, fierce self-compassion is the courage to stand up for yourself and others from love, not from anger or aggression.
What you'll learn
This course helps you integrate tender and fierce self-compassion so you can live with clarity, courage and connection. You’ll learn:
- Using self-compassion to protect, nurture and create change, rather than just soothe
- Practising how to speak up, set limits and hold your ground with kindness
- Moving away from turning anger inward (self-criticism) or outward (attacking others)
- Identifying your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs
- Letting go of the belief that you “need” self-criticism to improve
- Exploring how fierce compassion supports ethical courage and social justice
For who?
This workshop is for those who are already familiar with the basics of self-compassion. It is suitable if you have completed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course, the MSC Intensive, or the MSC Core Skills Workshop.
Are you newer to self-compassion? An introductory MSC course is a helpful first step. Do you have any questions about this workshop? Don’t hesitate to contact us.
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The practical details
- 375,-
- Online (via Zoom)
- Mila de Koning & Helle Laursen
This workshop is for you if...
… You find it hard to speak up for yourself, you tend to put others first, you want to care without becoming exhausted, you long for inner steadiness and strength to stand up for yourself.
Your teachers for this workshop
Mila de Koning is senior mindfulness and self-compassion teacher and supervisor and founder of the Self-Compassion Academy.
Helle Laursen is a certified mindful self-compassion teacher and has over 20 years of experience. She teaches open MSC courses online and in-person.
Frequently asked questions
What is fierce self-compassion?
Fierce self-compassion is a form of inner strength that helps you speak up, set boundaries, and stand up for yourself when it matters. Not from anger, but from care. It is the energy that says: “My needs matter, my voice matters, my well-being matters.” Read more about fierce self-compassion.
What is the difference between fierce and tender self-compassion?
Most people are familiar with the gentle side of self-compassion: comforting ourselves, offering understanding, learning to be kinder inside. This is essential, but it’s not the whole story.
If we focus only on tenderness, we risk becoming passive or compliant, staying in unhealthy situations or silencing our needs. If we focus only on fierceness, we risk becoming harsh or defensive, pushing others away, or losing touch with our empathy. We need both.
Who is this fierce self-compassion workshop for?
This course is for you if you find it difficult to say no or ask for what you need, you tend to put others first (even at your own expense), you want to care about the world without becoming numb, cynical or burnt out, you long for inner steadiness and clarity in a world that often feels too much, you sense there is a stronger, kinder way to stand in your truth.
What to expect from this workshop?
While exact structure and format may vary, you can expect a safe, supportive group environment, guided meditations and experiential exercises, short talks on the principles of fierce self-compassion, reflection, journalling and sharing (always by invitation, never pressure), practical tools you can integrate into daily life. If you have any questions about the workshop, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Is there any suggested reading material
Yes, to deepen your practice alongside the course, we recommend: Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Kristin Neff. This book complements the course, especially for women and those socialised to be “nice” at the expense of their own needs.
What core learning themes will be covered in this course?
In this workshop, you will explore how to bring self-compassion into action in everyday life. Core learning themes include:
- Turning self-compassion into wise action
- Setting boundaries without guilt
- Working with anger as a messenger
- Honouring your real needs
- Supportive self-motivation
- From inner work to outer change
What is the Self-Compassion Academy?
The Self-Compassion Academy is a non-profit organization committed to spreading compassion all over the world. We’re a team of teachers, psychologists, and practitioners brought together by one shared mission: to help you cultivate self-compassion. The Self-Compassion Academy is founded by Mila de Koning. Mila has been delivering mindfulness and self-compassion courses, workshops and coaching to different audiences since 2006.