“I have done therapy on and off over the years, but what Resilience Psychotherapy offers is refreshingly different and so highly effective. Having a therapist and also being able to participate in the groups helps you be able to gain valuable insight about yourself, and then use that insight to develop the tools that are most necessary for your personal growth. I am so grateful to the team and Resilience Psychotherapy!”

“I was lucky enough to be able to take the Mindful Self-Compassion course through Resilience Psychotherapy this past autumn. I can honestly say it changed my life. Dr. Nijjar and her skilled team hold a uniquely balanced, safe and open space for people to dig in and be introspective with their challenges — while also providing a range of accessible, easy to use tools that really work on cultivating deep self-compassion. I use the techniques on the daily, and my life is better for it. Highly recommended to anyone, at any point on their healing journey.”

“I originally came to Resilience Psychotherapy for help with my relationship and sex life. When the opportunity came to take the course, I was intrigued but hesitant. What I got out of the course was so much more than I could have imagined. The group atmosphere was not intimidating at all and the facilitators made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. The tools taught in this course are very relevant to day-to-day life and also help me feel better about myself and more connected in my relationship. Since the course I have seen big improvements in my anxiety, perfectionism, and in the way I relate to others. I am very grateful to Resilience Psychotherapy for this experience and would recommend it to anyone.”

“Each participant brings their own culture, thoughts and experiences with them and so what I get from this isn’t the same as the next person. That said, we each find common agreement and understanding of self compassion. Discovering that compassion and empathy are neither blessings nor curses: they are just part of what makes us people. Learning to embrace self compassion, keep it safe and share it makes it possible to identify what’s important, and what we can change so as not to get overcome by what isn’t important or things we can’t change.” -Simon L.

“As I stick with MSC, I'm peeling back more and more layers of shame that used to be so connected to me that I thought they were a part of me. It's been a mixture of liberating, terrifying, frustrating sometimes, with moments of peace mixed in.” -K

“If I could describe this course in 3 words I would say: relieving, effective, revolutionary. It seems everywhere I go I am bombarded with messages that I should be more or different that I am, and that I should have perfect self-worth despite all these messages. We are constantly told to love ourselves, while being fed messages that say we are unworthy. The MSC course unravelled this mess for me, and taught me how to truly care for myself amidst an imperfect world.

Until this group, mindfulness never really worked for me. I would still feel stuck in my head and overwhelmed with what came up when I sat still and turned inward. But I now see how Self-Compassion was the missing piece. I can tell you that self-compassion training actually works: it helps you turn within and feel safe doing so. It also feels less like 'work' and more like a long deep sigh.

This group revolutionized my approach to myself, my struggles and my growth: rather than picking myself apart, I can discover what I actually need. I would recommend this group to anyone who is hard on themselves, or struggles with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues -- in short, anyone who is a human being living in today's world!” -S

“I can't recommend this course enough! It really helped shift my mindset and set me free in many ways. Here I am a couple months later still gaining the benefits from the lessons as they compound over time. Basically if you are stuck in a negative feedback loop, and want to find some escape, I recommend going down the path of mindfulness coupled with self compassion. Stefanie and Jennifer are such kind gracious teachers that cultivate a beautiful calming safe space that was something I looked forward to every Sunday. I wish this course upon everyone!” -C.C.

"The once a week meeting for two hours brought me stability for the rest of the week. Listening to others with similar or even different experiences helped me realize many other ways I was lacking mindful self-compassion. Even though we didn't have one on one conversations with each other in the group, I felt like we all bonded and became like a family." -D.Y.