Self-Compassion in Action
Emily and Heather are Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Certified Teachers who have teamed up to offer courses and trainings.
We initially met through a deepening course in self-compassion, and have since developed a meaningful and supportive partnership through our work together. We are grounded in our shared intentions, values and vision. We would love to connect more with you.
Emily Whyte Rubin
Certified Mindful-Self-Compassion Teacher based in Asheville, NC
Emily Whyte Rubin is and IFS-Informed Coach, Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator in the work of Brené Brown and an AmSAT Alexander Technique Teacher with further trauma resolution training in Somatic Experiencing® She has been coaching individuals and facilitating groups for the past 17 years.
Emily aims to create a safe and inclusive environment and to empower people to optimize the application of self-compassion into their lives. She has taught workshops at NASW, AAVC, Virginia Tech, The University of Michigan, NYU Tish and Gallatin, and Hilton Worldwide
To learn more about Emily, please visit www.emilywhyterubin.com
Heather Shaughnessy-Cato
Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
Based in Brunswick, ME
Heather Shaughnessy-Cato is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, mindfulness and yoga teacher, and integrative health coach with a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Heather offers 1:1 coaching, community classes, and custom workshops for organizations. In her offerings, she helps participants to build and deepen practices in mindfulness and self-compassion, explore skills to manage stress, and set and meet goals for greater well-being and flourishing.
Heather continues to train in trauma-informed and embodied approaches to well-being and flourishing. She aims to create a safe and inclusive environment in her classes, with an invitation to each student to come as they are and make the practice their own.
To learn more about Heather, please visit www.heathershaughnessy.com.