Course – Online Fierce Self Compassion – Christine Grace and Community

Online Fierce Self Compassion Course

with Christine Grace McMulkin

“When we relate to ourselves with tender Self Compassion, we care for and nurture ourselves. When we relate to ourselves with fierce Self Compassion, we assert our autonomy and stand up for our rights.” – Kristin Neff

Course Teacher

Christine Grace McMulkin MSW RSW MSc

Based in Canada, Christine is a certified, seasoned, and revered Teacher of Mindful Self Compassion. Christine is a trained Teacher of Fierce Self Compassion as well as a trained Teacher of Self Compassion for Shame. A Compassion Focused Therapist with her own online private practice, Christine trained through the Compassionate Mind Foundation and has completed the Self Compassion in Psychotherapy certificate offered by the Center for Mindful Self Compassion.

Course Topics:

Fierce and Tender Self Compassion Theory
Gender Role Socialization
Approaching Difficult Emotions with Tender Acceptance
Drawing Boundaries
Self Compassion and Anger
Fierce Loving Kindness: The Language of Momma Bear
Gender Dynamics in Relationships
Fierce Self Compassion and Social Change

Welcome to this groundbreaking new program developed by Dr Kristin Neff, co-developer of the Mindful Self Compassion training program and author of the 2021 book Fierce Self Compassion.

The quintessential question of Self Compassion is “What do I need right now?” Sometimes we need tenderness, sometimes we need strength.

Tender Self Compassion involves being with ourselves in an accepting way: comforting ourselves, reassuring ourselves that we aren’t alone, and being present with our pain ~ loving, connected, presence.

Fierce Self Compassion involves acting in the world to alleviate suffering: protecting ourselves, providing for ourselves, and motivating ourselves ~ brave, empowered, clarity.

If tender Self Compassion is metaphorically like a parent soothing their crying child, fierce Self Compassion is like mother bear who protects her cubs when threatened, or catches fish to feed them, or moves them to a new territory with better resources. Just as tenderness can be turned inward so that we nurture and care for ourselves, the fierce energy of a mother bear can also be turned inward to stand up for ourselves. When both tenderness and strength are present, it creates a caring force that can be used to transform ourselves and the world around us.

Course Dates

This Fierce Self Compassion course meets for 8 weeks every Thursday from February 19th – April 9th 2026 12:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern Time Zone.

Course Cost

Cost: $495.00 Canadian

Enrollment

To support the creation of an intimate and compassionate learning community space, enrollment is limited.

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Our mindfulness and self compassion events are aimed at supporting your resilience and well-being during the inevitable challenges that life brings. The evidence base for the benefits of the approaches is compelling, as is the feedback from the many trainings we have offered over the years. We are unable to give guarantees as to how the training will impact you though, as this is dependent on so many factors. Your teachers are committed to offering you kindness and support throughout the training, while you remain responsible for your own wellbeing.

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