Kristin Neff, PhD

Visiting Teacher

Kristin Neff, PhD is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self- compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct over a decade ago. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an eight- week program to teach self-compassion skills in daily life, co-created with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her book, Self-Compassion, was published by William Morrow in April, 2011.


Upcoming Events

First Presbyterian Church Santa Monica (Hybrid: In-person) Reclaiming who we are with self-compassion

Saturday
October 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Special Events (Multi Day Retreat)