Are you ready to be more compassionate with yourself – without adding more to your day?
Learn how to transform the pain of negative judgments, self-limiting inner beliefs, and unmet needs into daily energy, confidence, and joy, with practices that adapt to even the busiest of schedules.
You missed out!
Enrollment closes 4 October, 2026
“You have to choose. You can move through necessary pain and heal. Or you can run from the pain and healing – and create much added misery for everyone, including your descendants and yourself.”
– Resmaa Menakem
Do you struggle with your own judgmental thinking or
the judgments of others?
I used to feel crippled by a harsh inner critic, always questioning whether what I did was good enough. I didn't know it then, but I had "imposter-syndrome". I just knew it as anxiety, fear, shame, anger, and depression.
Studies show that up to 82% of people struggle with it at some point in their lives, especially those whose identities are underrepresented. In my case, being of mixed Chinese-American heritage, I rarely saw people like me in the circles I was in, which fueled the sense that I didn't belong in them.
The real issue isn't our judgmental thinking. It's when our thinking stops us from speaking up in situations where our voice matters, or contributing what we have to contribute when our communities need us. It's when our thinking prevents us from being who we long to be.
So, how do we become free?
You might think my answer is self-compassion – but what happens when self-compassion doesn't work, or you don't have time to do it?
Many approaches to self-compassion fall short because they're too time-intensive, don't address interpersonal boundaries, and don't create lasting improvements to your quality of life. In my own experience, self-compassion practices offer genuine freedom if they:
- are integrated into daily life, especially busy schedules
- include making healthy interpersonal boundaries when necessary
- directly address the root causes of suffering
That's why I developed this course on Practical Self-Compassion: to offer people real freedom from inner struggles, the freedom which gives the energy, confidence, and joy to be who they want to be in the world. The tools I share are those that I've found to be consistently effective from 20+ years of studying self-compassion through practicing it in my own life and guiding thousands of others in theirs.
Whether you're new to self-compassion or have taken tons of trainings, if you struggle with judgmental thinking, this course is for you. I invite you to check out the details below and join me on August 31/ September 1 (see the start time in your time zone).
Jesse Wiens Chu
Executive Director, Baba Tree International
Center for Nonviolent Communication Certified Trainer
Practical Self Compassion at Life Speed
Simple Practices to Restore Energy, Confidence, and Joy
with Jesse Wiens Chu
Learn self-compassion practices that offer:
- relief from inner judgments and fear, shame, depression, and anger
- freedom from self-limiting core beliefs (like being "not good enough")
- empowerment to make healthy and effective boundaries with others
- clarity of purpose and daily connection to your highest life priority
- clear, doable actions – even when busy and distracted
About Jesse Wiens Chu
Jesse is the Executive Director of Baba Tree International, a nonprofit organization that provides programs in practical peace worldwide. He is a Center for Nonviolent Communication Certified Trainer and practicing Zen Buddhist who trained for seven years in monasteries in the U.S. and China. Together with his life-partner, Jesse is the parent of two young children and co-author of The Ongo Book: Everyday Nonviolence.
“I’m not saying that we have to get totally liberated from all of our inner, violent learning before we look outside of our self to the world, or to see how we can contribute to social change at a broader level. I’m saying we need to do these simultaneously.”
– Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD, founder of Nonviolent Communication
Sign up by September 27 for $100 off course tuition
The Course Modules
(Recordings and transcripts of all live sessions are included)
+ Bonus Modules
When you sign up, you will also receive 3 bonus modules of powerful practices to complement what you'll be learning in Practical Self-Compassion, by friends whose wisdom has helped me in my own journey:
Bonus 1:
gentle yoga for letting go
with rachel fedde
In this short yoga session, we'll create space for quiet, softness, and self-compassion. With the support of simple postures and guided breathing, you'll release tension and find stillness.
Rachel Fedde found that years of competitive fencing had left her muscles tight and turned to yoga to regain flexibility. She grew to appreciate yoga for both its physical benefits and the focus and calm that the practice brings. She completed her 500 hour certification in 2018. Today, she shares the freedom and peace she’s found in yoga with others, with a focus on beginners, restorative, pranayama (breathing), and teaching other teachers (YACEP). She is also an award-winning film and television editor who loves to travel.
Bonus 2: The Power of Self-Love
with Dr. Darcy Lord
In this workshop, you’ll learn how inner kindness can be used to transform obstacles that have kept your good away, how to put self-love into practice to literally change your life, and 3 specific Self-Love practices.
Dr. Darcy Lord is a Self-Love Expert and founder of Programs That Uplift, empowering people to care about themselves enough to live their highest version. She holds a Ph.D. in Somatic Education from The Ohio State University and is a passionate author, speaker, and award-winning teacher. Her work integrates mind-body connection, emotional well-being, and personal responsibility to create meaningful, lasting transformation.
Bonus 3: Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping: Self-Compassion in Action
with Fr. Jin-Hyuk PARK
Learn how to unblock anxiety, pain, and heavy emotions through gentle meridian release. The technique was first developed by Gary Craig, Ph.D., and is based on the theory of the energy field of body, mind and emotions, along with meridian theory of Eastern medicine.
Jinhyuk Park, S.J. is a Jesuit missionary priest serving in Cambodia, He strives to live rooted in Ignatian Spirituality and Nonviolent Communication. Jinhyuk's life mission is to participate in the healing and reconciliation of our world.
And, optional Support Buddies:
Sometimes, it's easier to do things for ourselves if we are doing it together with others. For those who would like an additional layer of accountability, we will pair you with a Support Buddy for a quick weekly check-in—or simply let them know when you’ve done your practice. Think of them as a companion and cheerleader, helping you stay connected to what you want to bring into your life.
Be the person you long to be.
Create your daily self-compassion toolkit and find freedom from
the inner judgments, fears, and doubts which have been holding you back.
everything you get when you sign up:
$100 Off early bird discount until sept 29:
$
295
395
(prices in USD)
If, for any reason, you're not 100% satisfied with this course, you can get a full refund anytime within 30 days after your purchase.
Who is Practical Self Compassion for?
This course is for anyone who wants to become more compassionate with themselves,
and free to speak, act, and live with energy, confidence, and joy
(rather than paralyzed by perfectionism, self-judgments, anxiety, fear, anger, shame, and depression).
Frequently asked questions
Yes, all live course modules will be recorded and you will be able to watch the replays at your convenience.
Right now, there are no plans to offer this course again, but that could change. If you do choose to sign up, the recordings from this course would be available to you for one year.
No. The practices in this course are designed to be used by anyone, without prior training. This course is also designed for those who have already have a background in self-compassion, including meditators and Nonviolent Communication practitioners, to expand what's possible with those practices, and integrate them more consistently into everyday life.
Download and replay links will be provided to you by email within 2 days of the live course modules. Transcripts and audio recordings of the modules will also be provided at that time.
If you sign up now, there is a deep discount of $100 off the course price. If the discounted price is still beyond your means and you are passionate about the topic of this course, please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements.
100% Satisfaction-Guarantee.
If, for any reason, you're not 100% satisfied with this course, you can get a full refund anytime within 30 days after your purchase.
©2026 Baba Tree International (ZENVC is a program of Baba Tree International)