Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) with Dr. Wade Maggert and
Jo Sullivan, LMSW.
This program is offered entirely online via Zoom. There is no in-person component.
Mindful Self-Compassion is an evidence-based program developed by Christopher Germer, PhD, and Kristin Neff, PhD. It integrates mindfulness and self-compassion practices shown to support emotional well-being, reduce self-criticism, and strengthen resilience.
Through guided practice, teaching, reflection, and group discussion, participants will learn practical skills for relating to themselves with greater awareness and care. The course offers tools for navigating life’s challenges with greater steadiness, ease, and self-understanding.
The course serves to build emotional resilience and inner kindness through meditation and self-compassion.
Saturdays, October 3–November 21. Eight class sessions meet from 1:00–3:30 pm, with an optional retreat during week six.
$450 general public. $400 for members of Houston Zen Center.
Open to a maximum of 15 participants.
About the teachers:
Wade Maggert, PhD, LCSW-S, is a psychotherapist, Zen practitioner, and longtime student of the human heart. He has worked at the VA for over a decade and currently directs a mental health program serving Veterans with serious mental illness. He also maintains a private practice specializing in trauma and addiction within the LGBTQ+ community. A member of the Houston Zen Center since 2017, Wade is especially interested in the integration of depth psychology, mindfulness, and embodied healing. He recently completed advanced trainings as both a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher.
Jo Sullivan, LMSW, is a dedicated macro social worker and Zen practitioner committed to community empowerment and systems change. With a career rooted in nonprofit service to both people and animals, she currently works in international relief. Jo draws on her Zen practice to stay grounded and present while navigating the complexities of global humanitarian work.