Self-Compassion for High Performers

Game-changing skills for optimal performance, resilience, well-being and relationships.

Self-Compassion for High Performers Course

Comprehensive Training in Self-Compassion Skills for Performance, Resilience & Well-Being

 
 

This mPEAK Team training is a powerful pathway for resilience and performance skill development. Self-Compassion for High Performers is a synthesis of two comprehensive mindfulness training programs, mPEAK (Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness, and Knowledge) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). The curriculum explores the kind (calming, nervous system soothing) and the fierce (action-eliciting, energizing, protective) functions of self-compassion in high-pressure, performance applications. Both mPEAK and MSC are taught and applied in performance settings globally and supported by a large, rapidly expanding body of research.

Research indicates that self-compassion increases grit, the ability to stay focused on our purpose and goals amidst set-backs and challenges. Self-compassion also increases our willingness to take positive risks. In addition, self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing and resilience, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships.

A signature component of this mPEAK Team training is a deep dive into common “pain points” of high performers. These “pain point” tendencies, such as perfectionism, affect our daily lives, stress resilience, and well-being. They also impact how we learn, practice, and apply self-compassion skills. In this course, we explore self-compassion skills that feel authentic for high performers and resonate with performance in high pressure situations.

We place the quality of our training atmosphere and the respect for each individual at the TOP of our priorities. A respectful, confidential, collaborative, team atmosphere is fundamental to learning, exploring, and acquiring these valuable skills. It takes courage to do this work. Therefore spaces are limited in each Self-Compassion for High Performers training. Check out the upcoming class dates and register now to save your spot.

Course Description

Self-Compassion for High Performers covers the fundamental components of Mindful Self -Compassion (MSC) with adaptations from mPEAK to meet the unique resilience needs and high pressure applications of high performer groups. MSC is an empirically-validated program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer.

Mindfulness and self-compassion are exceptional tools for stress resilience, optimal performance, and well-being. These skills help us to work effectively with nervous system regulation, tapping into the body’s innate ability to calm with support. Foci of this training include emotion regulation, attention regulation, addressing the evolutionary function of the inner critic, and cultivating a kind, fiercely supportive coach within.

A signature component of this mPEAK Team training is a deep dive into common “pain points” of high performers. These “pain point” tendencies, such as perfectionism, affect our daily lives, stress resilience, and well-being. They also impact how we learn, practice, and apply self-compassion skills. In this course, we explore self-compassion skills that feel authentic for high performers and resonate with performance in high pressure situations.

Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices to apply in daily life and performance settings.


​Some of the benefits of the Self-Compassion for High Performers classes are:

  • ​Practice self-compassion in daily life including performance settings, work, athletics, and personal realms.

  • Understand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion

  • Motivate yourself with fierce kindness and self-advocacy rather than criticism

  • Handle difficult emotions with greater ease

  • Transform the way you respond in high-stress situations and challenging relationships.

  • Manage emotional fatigue from intense stressors and emotionally-demanding life experiences

  • Practice the art of savoring, appreciation, and gratitude.

Recommended reading: The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. and Christopher Germer, Ph.D.

Summer 2022 Class Information - This course is full.

Led by mPEAK Team CoFounders, Dr. Carli Kody & Ben Durbin

Class Format: 8 Classes & a Retreat via Zoom

Class Schedule:

Class 1: Monday July 18, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Class 2: Monday July 25, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Class 3: Monday Aug. 1, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Class 4: Monday Aug. 8, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Class 5: Monday Aug. 15, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Retreat: Monday Aug. 29, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Class 6: Tuesday Sept. 6, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Class 7: Monday Sept. 12, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Class 8: Monday Sept. 19, 5-8pm CT/ 6-9pm ET

Tuition Information:

Full Tuition: $595

$100 off with Early Bird Registration: $495 ( Ends July 1st, 2022)

Tuition includes access to online class hub with recorded meditations, exercises, and handouts. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to class along with your personal link to access the online class hub.

Additional Offers:

  • $150 Discount for people who have completed an mPEAK Course (8 week or 3 day) with Ben & Carli. (code: mPEAK150)

  • Tuition Discount for Carli’s previous MSC Students = 50% off full tuition rate. (code: MSC50%)

  • Scholarships available with application. Contact Carli for more information.

Register now. Limited training spots.

A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.

— Chris Germer