—Sounds True Presents—

A FREE Video Series to

Discover the Power of Self-Compassion

with Kristin Neff, PhD & Chris Germer, PhD

Join us for this FREE three-session series and learn:

The science of self-compassion, and why most of us neglect this essential skill
How to become more confident, resilient, joyful, and motivated
Simple practices to transform your moments of suffering into moments of love

Meet Your Teachers

Chris Germer

Chris Germer

Chris Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. A leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy, he is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and a cofounder of the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance. Chris teaches internationally on the topics of  mindfulness and self-compassion.

Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff, PhD, is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. A true pioneer in the field, she first identified self-compassion as a measurable trait almost 20 years ago, and today there are almost 2,500 published studies on the benefits of self-compassion. Kristin is a cofounder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and teaches workshops on self-compassion worldwide.

What Our Students Are Saying

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“I loved everything about this program and have recommended it to many of my clients (I am a counselor). Thank you for your wonderful work … on what I consider very important for self-development.”
Michael L.
Michael L.
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“With the vast selection of tools and skills here to develop and practice self-compassion, I have found many valuable and useful suggestions that I have incorporated into my own practice.”
Olga B.
Olga B.
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“Helped me to learn how to be more patient and kind with myself, and in the way I relate to family and friends. I am a much better parent as well. I am so grateful for this information.”
Amanda
Amanda
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“I loved everything about this program and have recommended it to many of my clients (I am a counselor). Thank you for your wonderful work … on what I consider very important for self-development.”
Michael L.
Michael L.
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“With the vast selection of tools and skills here to develop and practice self-compassion, I have found many valuable and useful suggestions that I have incorporated into my own practice.”
Olga B.
Olga B.
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“Helped me to learn how to be more patient and kind with myself, and in the way I relate to family and friends. I am a much better parent as well. I am so grateful for this information.”
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Presence FAQ

Can I participate in an Inquiry discussion group?

The Diamond Approach is offering live, online Inquiry groups to accompany this course at a discounted rate — $100 for eight, 90-minute sessions, where you’ll take turns with other students working one-on-one with an expert teacher. This is completely optional and available after purchasing Presence.

 

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How do I know what time live sessions start if I live abroad or in a different time zone?

All events are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted. Here is the schedule. Please use a time zone converter of your choice or thetimezoneconverter.com.

 

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