Are you often your own harshest critic? Do you struggle with self-criticism, anxiety, or depression? If so, self-compassion can be a transformative skill for your well-being. The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)’s Psychological Clinic is offering an 8-week, in-person Self-Compassion Group this fall, designed to help adults enhance emotional health by learning to treat themselves with kindness.

What Is Self-Compassion Therapy?
Self-compassion is the practice of treating yourself with the same kindness and care you’d offer to a good friend. For those facing intense self-criticism or mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, self-compassion can improve resilience and overall emotional well-being. This group will guide you through practical strategies, psycho-education, and experiential exercises to help manage difficult emotions and life’s challenges.

About the Self-Compassion Group:
- Mix of psycho-education, group discussions, and experiential exercises
- A supportive, nonjudgmental environment led by licensed mental health clinicians
- Techniques rooted in the latest research on self-care and emotional healing

Group Details:
- When: Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
- Fall 2025 Dates: October 1 – November 19, 2025
- Where: In-person at our mental health clinic in downtown Ann Arbor (210 S. 5th Ave.)
- Cost: $45 per weekly session; some insurances are accepted