Transform your relationship with yourself
March 5, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM (EST)
Format: Live on Zoom
Price: Maryland Insurance Only
Registration form below (bottom of page)
Why join the Mindful Self-Compassion Group Program
Emotional pain is part of being human — self-criticism doesn’t have to be.
This 12-week structured therapy program is designed for individuals who want to build emotional resilience, reduce self-criticism, and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with themselves.
Based on The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer, this is not just a book study — it is a guided, experiential therapy group rooted in research on compassion, neuroscience, and emotional regulation.
You will join a small, supportive group of adults who are ready to practice real skills — not surface-level positivity — and build lasting internal strength.
You will learn how to:
Respond instead of react
Develop the ability to stay grounded during emotional overwhelm rather than shutting down or exploding.
Interrupt harsh self-criticism
Recognize and shift the inner voice that fuels shame, perfectionism, and “not enough” thinking.
Regulate your nervous system
Learn practical tools to soothe anxiety, reduce rumination, and build distress tolerance.
Repair after mistakes
Stop spiraling after setbacks and build the capacity to recover with stability and self-respect.
Build stable self-worth
Strengthen an internal sense of value that is not dependent on performance or approval.
Stay accountable without self-attack
Increase motivation while reducing burnout and emotional exhaustion.
What’s included in the 12-week program
Live weekly therapy sessions (90 minutes each)
Structured experiential exercises based on evidence-based self-compassion research
Cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness training
Guided reflection practices and between-session skill application
Weekly accountability and integration check-ins
Supportive group environment with shared growth
Clinical guidance and facilitation
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
This program is built around The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer.
The workbook is required for participation. If you do not already have it, you will receive purchasing instructions upon registration.
The workbook will serve as your structured guide throughout the 12-week journey and a resource you can return to long after the group concludes.
Program Details:
Online via Zoom
Starting Thursdays March 5, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Cost: This group is covered through Maryland insurance - Participants must have active Maryland health insurance coverage and complete a brief screening call to confirm fit.
Spots are intentionally limited to maintain depth, safety, and meaningful engagement.
Ready to change the way you relate to yourself?
If you are ready to stop battling your inner critic and build lasting emotional resilience, this group is for you.
Spots are limited. Reserve your place today.
Meet your group leader
Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C, P.A. is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotional regulation, and resilience-based treatment.
She has helped hundreds of individuals strengthen emotional balance, reduce shame and perfectionism, and build sustainable coping strategies rooted in evidence-based practices.
With a compassionate, structured approach, Dawn will guide you through the development of practical self-compassion skills that support long-term emotional stability and growth.
