Upcoming Courses & Workshops

Fierce Self-Compassion

February 13 – April 10, 2026 (no class March 20)

8-Week Course with Laila Narsi

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Fridays 1:00pm-3:30pm CT (please check your local time).

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until January 15, 2026

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Trauma and Dissociation: Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout for Professionals

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April 17, 2026 on Zoom

$75 USD

9:00am-12:00pm CST (please check your local time).

3 CEUs

This is part 4 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation. Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in it’s entirety the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults. In Part 4, the focus will be on building resilience and the prevention of burnout of professionals through effective research-based techniques. Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

Identify and understand the impact of burnout on professionals who work in the field of trauma and dissociation.
Demonstrate knowledge of resources and ways to build resilience with professionals who work in the field of trauma and dissociation
Build various skills for burnout prevention and management

Trauma and Dissociation: Assessment and Treatment Interventions With Adults

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February 6, 2026 on Zoom

$75 USD

9:00am-12:00pm CST (please check your local time).

3 CEUs

This is Part 3 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation. Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in its entirety, the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults. In Part 3, the focus will be on assessment and treatment of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders. Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

Compare various assessment tools for trauma and dissociation.
Demonstrate knowledge of effective treatment interventions for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Apply strategies for effectively working with clinically significant dissociation.

Laila Narsi, LCSW, CMMT, EMDR Certified Consultant & Therapist, received her MSC at U of H GCSW in 1997. She specializes in CPTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorders, sexual assault, and personality disorders. Since the start of her career, she worked as director of both outpatient and inpatient Psychiatric hospitals in Houston, then moved on to private practice. Some of the certifications Laila holds are in EMDR Therapy, EMDR Consultant, Mindful Self-Compassion, Fierce Self-Compassion Course, and International Mindful Meditation Professional Level. In 2022, along with Dr. Chris Germer at Harvard University, she co-developed the Self-Compassion for Shame Program, which is globally taught. For the last 15 years, she also organizes and leads global retreats in person and virtually on the topics of mindfulness, MSC, shame, Burn Out, and trauma in addition to sitting on the international board for CMSC’s DEIBJ committee. Ms. Narsi is a dedicated advocate and volunteer for mental health, not just in the Greater Houston Area, but globally as well.

Trauma and Dissociation: Understanding Shame and Self-Compassion

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November 20, 2025 on Zoom

$75 USD

9:00am-12:00pm CST (please check your local time).

3 CEUs

This is part 2 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation. Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in it’s entirety the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults. Shame can occur when we feel judged by others or when we judge ourselves. It can happen when we do something wrong and when we’re entirely innocent of wrongdoing. Whenever we feel bad about ourselves, for whatever reason, there is a touch of shame. Shame makes us go small, go silent, or go away. Ironically, shame itself is not the problem. The problem is that there is often no one home to work with shame. Self-compassion is the antidote to shame. In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll take a unique, non-pathological look at shame through the eyes of self-compassion. After learning about the theory and research on shame, you will have an opportunity to explore the personal and cultural causes of shame in your own life within the context of self-compassion, then to resource yourself in the midst of shame as it arises in the moment. Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the theory and research on shame and self-compassion.
Discuss how self-compassion is an antidote to shame.
Utilize new self-compassion practice to relieve the burden of shame.

Trauma and Dissociation: Introduction to Working with Adults

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October 3, 2025 on Zoom

$75 USD

9:00am-12:00pm CST (please check your local time).

3 CEUs

This is Part 1 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation. Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in its entirety, the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults. In Part 1, focus will be on reviewing relevant research and using diagnostic criteria to better understand Post-Traumatic Disorder, Complex PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

Define and describe the impact of trauma on adults
Demonstrate knowledge on recent research on trauma and dissociation
Be able to utilize diagnostic criteria to assess clients within their life/situation/experience

Self-Compassion for Shame

September 23 – November 18, 2025

8-Week Course with Laila Narsi

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:30pm PT except October 21 (please check your local time).

Two FREE optional practice groups included

Early Bird Price: $395 USD

until August 31, 2025

Regular Price: $495 USD

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Self-Compassion for Shame

Saturday, July 12, 2025

3-hour Live Online Workshop with Laila Narsi

11:00am- 2:00pm CT (please check your local time).

Early Bird Price: $112.50 USD

until June 28, 2025

Regular Price: $125 USD

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Fierce Self-Compassion

April 30 – June 16, 2025

8-Week Course with Laila Narsi and Natalie Bell

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Wednesdays 9:00am-11:30am PT (please check your local time).

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until April 16, 2025

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Mindful Self-Compassion

March 5 – May 7, 2025

10-Week Course with Laila Narsi

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm PT (please check your local time).

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 4:00pm-7:00pm PT (please check your local time).

Special Price: $495 USD

for attending Introductory Session

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Self-Compassion for Shame

February 26 – April 23, 2025

8-Week Course with Chris Germer, Natalie Bell, & Laila Narsi

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Wednesdays 9:00am-11:30am PT except March 26 (please check your local time).

Early Bird Price: $595 USD

until February 5, 2025

Regular Price: $695 USD

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Fierce Self-Compassion

October 28 – December 16, 2024

8-Week Course with Laila Narsi and Jorge Armesto

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Mondays 4:00pm-6:30pm PT (please check your local time).

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until October 14, 2024

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

August 6 – October 15, 2024

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm PT except September 17 (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4:00pm-7:00pm PT (please check your local time)

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

May 17 – July 19, 2024

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm PT (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 10:00am-1:00pm PT (please check your local time)

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Fierce Self-Compassion

April 24 – June 5, 2024

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Wednesdays 11:00am-1:30pm PT (please check your local time).

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until April 10, 2024

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Self-Compassion for Shame

February 27 – April 23, 2024

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Tuesdays 3:00pm-5:00pm PT except March 23 (please check your local time), plus an additional one hour per week in a small practice group.

Including Live Q&A Session with Chris Germer, SC-Shame Course Creator!

Includes 15 downloadable practice recordings available to students.

Early Bird Price: $595 USD

Regular Price: $695 USD

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Live Online Fierce Self-Compassion (CMSC)

October 17 – December 12, 2023

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:30pm PT except November 21 (please check your local time)

This course is open to anyone who has completed the 8-week or 10-week Mindful Self-Compassion Course, the 5-Day Intensive MSC Course, or the MSC 2-Day Core Skills Course.

Price: $595 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

July 7 – September 8, 2023

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Fridays 8:00am-10:00am PT (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 8:00am-11:00am PT (please check your local time)

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until June 16, 2023

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

April 14 – June 9, 2023

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm PT (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11:00am-2:00pm PT (please check your local time)

Price: $595 USD

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Fierce Self-Compassion

March 21 – May 9, 2023

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Tuesdays 10:00am-12:30pm PST / 1:00pm-3:30pm EST (please check your local time)

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until February 28, 2023

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Fierce Self-Compassion

October 18 – December 6, 2022

8-Week Live Online Course with Certified CMSC Teachers

Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:15pm PDT / 7:00pm – 9:15pm EDT (please check your local time)

Early Bird Price: $475 USD

until October 4, 2022

Regular Price: $575 USD

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Mindful Self-Compassion

September 23 – November 11, 2022

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Fridays 12:30pm-3:00pm CST / 1:30pm-4:00pm EST (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat

Early Bird Price: $350 USD

until August 30, 2022

Regular Price: $400 USD

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Fierce Self-Compassion for Women

August 10 – October 5, 2022

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Co-led by Natalie Bell

Wednesdays 9:00am-11:15am PST / 12:00pm-2:15pm EST (please check your local time)

Early Bird Price: $475 USD

until July 13, 2022

Regular Price: $575 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

May 6 – July 8, 2022

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Fridays 3:00pm-5:00pm UTC / 10:00am-12:00pm CST (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 3:00pm-6:00pm UTC / 10:00am-12:00pm CST (please check your local time)

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until April 15, 2021

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

April 19 – June 21, 2022

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Tuesdays 10:00pm-12:00am UTC / 5:00pm-7:00pm CST (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 10:00pm-1:00am UTC / 5:00pm-8:00pm CST (please check your local time)

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until March 29, 2021

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

January 21 – April 1, 2022

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Fridays 4:00pm-6:00pm GMT/UTC (please check your local time)
No class on March 25.

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 5:00pm-8:00pm GMT/UTC (please check your local time)

Early Bird Price: $495 USD

until December 31, 2021

Regular Price: $595 USD

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Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC)

October 12 – December 14, 2021

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm CST / 10:00pm-12:00am UTC (please check local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free three-hour retreat on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 10:00pm-1:00am GMT/UTC (please check your local time)

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Mindful Self-Compassion

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September 17 – November 5, 2021

Virtual live online classes on Zoom

Co-led by Self-Compassion Teacher and practicing physician Lucy Chan, MD

Fridays 12:30pm-3:00pm CDT / 5:30pm-8:00pm UTC (please check your local time)

FREE RETREAT! Price includes a free half-day retreat on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10:00am-1:00pm CDT / 3:00pm-6:00pm UTC (please check your local time)