Learn to teach Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)

Learn to guide meditations, exercises, and teachings with confidence, through a balanced mix of theory and practice.

Learn to teach Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)

Learn to guide meditations, exercises, and teachings with confidence, through a balanced mix of theory and practice.

Deepen your practice and learn to guide others

When people are deeply touched during their own self-compassion training, you often see they would like to pass this on to others.

In this 6-day immersive training + 10-week practicum, you’ll learn to teach the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with clarity and confidence.

You’ll deepen your personal practice while embodying the principles of MSC, and gaining the tools to inspire real change in others.

Official partner of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion since 2014

We have been teaching MSC programs and teacher training since 2014. We keep up with the international standards of the official MSC Program.

Full pathway to becoming a certified MSC teacher

Who it’s for?

The MSC teacher training is for anyone who wants to:

You don’t need to be a therapist or healthcare professional to start.

Join our 6-day residential teacher training

Teach the 8-week MSC program with confidence

Our 6-day teacher training is taught by experienced, certified MSC teachers and is built around getting to know, experience and practice all the components of the classic 8-week MSC training.

You’ll practice guiding, teaching, and sharing from your own experience. 

Note: all teacher materials (e.g. required literature) is included. You must attend all sessions to advance to the step 2 in the teacher training pathway.

What you'll learn:

Note: Once you’re accepted into the teacher training, you automatically receive a link to register for the teacher training practicum. 

Follow up with the teacher training practicum (step 2)

A 10-week online training where you teach in small groups, receive feedback, and build your teacher voice.

The training consists of weekly 2.5-hour sessions with peers and two certified supervisors. Each week, you’ll have the opportunity to guide one part of the MSC session, followed by feedback and discussion.

What you'll be doing:

What our participants say about us?

“I not only learned a lot about the different facets of self-compassion during this teacher training, but it also deepened my own self-compassion practice.”

“This trainer training felt like a warm bath. Throughout every step of the training I felt supported and held by my fellow students and the teachers.”

Ready to start your teacher journey?

Our upcoming teacher trainings and practicums

23
May

5-Day Silent Retreat

16:00

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Denmark
Helle Laursen

A 5-day silent retreat (May 23 - May 28) at Vrads Sande Ashram in the midst of vast protected nature area in Denmark. This retreat is based on the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Program, as well as ancient wisdom practices from several traditions.

29
Jun

Teacher Training Mindful Self-Compassion June 29, 2025

16:00

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Netherlands
Christopher Germer, Mila de Koning

Teachers Chris Germer & Mila de Koning
Dates: June 29 - July 5 2025

Dates: Sunday June 29th registration opens at 4.00 pm and 7.30 pm starting session. Saturday July 5 we end at lunchtime (around 12.00 o'clock).

Costs

MSC Teacher Training:  € 1495
Hotel: € 1349 (6 nights on full board, single room)

25
Aug

Teacher Training Practicum Aug 25, 2025

19:00

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21:30

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Online
Helle Laursen, Mila de Koning

Monday from 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm CET on:
Aug: 25 | Sept: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct: 6, 13, 20, 27

Early Bird price: 895  if you apply before July 1st, 2025.
After July 2025: 995

Some practical details

The teacher training takes place at a beautiful location in the Netherlands: Landgoed Mennorode. Since there are also evening programs, we have a residential setting.

Investment

  • Course fee: € 1.495,- (ex. VAT).
  • Accommodation: € 1349,- (six nights in a single/double room on a full board).
  • Please note: cost of the practicum is not included in the course fee.

Requirements to start your teacher training

Questions?

Please get in touch. We’ll aim ro respond within 3 business days.

Who are your teachers?

chris germer

Christopher Germer

Psychologist, Harvard Teacher and Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher

David Spound

Senior MSC and MBSR teacher and teacher trainer

Helle Laursen

Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher

Laura Bassi

Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and Regional Coordinator for Italy

Mila de Koning

Founder, Senior Lecturer Mindfulness Trainer and Mindful Self-Compassion Trainer Course

Rob Brandsma

Senior lecturer Mindfulness Trainer Course

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