Fierce Self-Compassion Course
Self-compassion can be gentle and accepting. And self-compassion can be strong and empowering. As individuals and communities we need both!
What is fierce self-compassion?
To understand self-compassion, you can think about how you would treat a friend when things go wrong and then turn this kindness toward yourself. A metaphor for fierce compassion is a mama bear protecting and providing for her cubs. When we turn this fierceness inward, it looks like protecting ourselves, contributing to our needs, and motivating ourselves with kindness. Fierce self-compassion includes both tender acceptance as well as strong action.
In this eight-week course, participants will learn to:
- Empower yourself to draw boundaries in
relationships to protect yourself from harm - Harness the power of anger to take constructive action
- Motivate youself to take actions that will help you be fulfilled
- Balance your strong and tender sides and embrace your wholeness
- Use your fierce energy to create positive social change in the world
Fierce Self-Compassion course content was developed by Dr. Kristin Neff. This class is taught by Jamie Lynn Tatera, a certified Mindful Self-Compassion instructor and Fierce Self-Compassion teacher.
Upcoming Classes and Workshops
Fierce Self-Compassion Course (Live online)
Wednesdays, April 8-May 27, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM CT Convert to your time zone
Free Fierce Self-Compassion 3-Part Practice Series
Related Testimonials
“Fierce Self-Compassion helped me be truer to myself. Coming from a background of people-pleasing and avoiding conflict, it taught me to see both sides of a relationship as equally important. It also helped me understand that my anger isn’t ‘bad’ and that I can use it in ways that are positive and constructive.” –Mindy T., Fierce Self-Compassion Participant
“Jamie Lynn brings a wise and insightful approach to her teaching, creating a warm, safe space that allows participants to truly connect with the practice and making the learning experience deeply enriching and transformative. In her courses, I learned to change the tone of my inner talk. She embodies the principles she teaches, making every session both inspiring and practical. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to cultivate more kindness and resilience in their lives.” –Patricia H., MSC and Fierce Self-Compassion Participant
“The Fierce Self-Compassion class gave me practical tools that truly changed the way I relate to myself. The fierce loving-kindness phrases helped me give myself what I needed and motivated me to move forward. I’ve learned to notice when I need fierce self-compassion and how to channel my anger in ways that are productive and empowering.” –Mary N., MSC and Fierce Self-Compassion Participant
Course Outline
Session 1 – Discovering Fierce Self-Compassion: Build community with other participants as you discover tender and strong aspects and identify barriers to practicing fierce self-compassion.
Session 2 – Tender Acceptance: Strengthen tender self-compassion as a sturdy foundation for practicing fierce self-compassion.
Session 3 – Protecting Ourselves: Draw on the power of brave, empowered clarity to protect yourself and create boundaries.
Session 4 – Harnessing the Power of Anger: Understand and honor the roots of anger. Discover how to integrate tender and fierce energy to skillfully channel anger’s power.
Session 5 – Motivating Change: Learn to support, empower and motivate yourself with fierce self-compassion.
Session 6 – Meeting Our Needs: Harness the power of fierce self-compassion to live your most fulfilling and satisfying life.
Session 7 – Finding Wholeness: Explore gender dynamics in relationships. Integrate tender and fierce energies to discover your own wholeness.
Session 8 – Finding Meaning: Discover how you can use fierce self-compassion to create meaningful change in the world.
