5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive January 2026

Event Start Date
Event End Date
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Course Type
In-Person
Body

Instructors: Noriko Morita Harth and Cheryl Shah

Registration Closed

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an intensive training retreat version of an empirically-supported 8-week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on groundbreaking research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult emotions with kindness and understanding. Learn more about the MSC Intensive here.

Location and Schedule

Marina Village Conference Center
Room D6

Address: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (619) 222-1620

Directions found here.

Free parking

Please do not make any travel arrangements until you receive a formal acceptance.

Example Program Schedule (all times are PT below):

Registration: 8:30-9:00 am on Monday morning

Monday: 9:00 am-12:30 pm, 2:00-5:00 pm

Tuesday & Thursday Sessions: 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 2:00-5:00 pm

Wednesday Session: 9:00 am-12:00 pm (afternoon free for personal practice)

Friday Session: 9:00 am-12:00 pm 

 

  Early-Bird Rate On or Before December 5, 2025 On or After December 6, 2025
General Registration $845 $895
UC San Diego Faculty / Staff $795 $845

  1. Registration fee does not include meals/snacks/drinks or the room and board charge. Participants must find lodging/meals on own.

  2. Continuing education credits for participation in this program are available for an additional fee.

  3. Note: CFM requires a minimum of 10 registrants per program. Classes with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and provided a refund. Please be aware of this when making arrangements to attend this program.

Cancellation Policy

A refund (minus your $100 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 15 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@health.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 14 days of the event start date.

Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.

In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to the In-Person Programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.

The refunds are processed in the same method as the payments were submitted (unless past 180 days).