Thank you for your interest in the replay of CMSC’s 2026 Midyear Renewal Retreat, Belonging to Ourselves and Each Other.
Complete this brief form to receive access to the retreat recordings. The replay is available free on YouTube from July 29 through August 5, 2026. You may watch all or part of the retreat at any time during that period.
What participants are saying
Shared anonymously from the live retreat chat.
“I felt deeply connected to this global community.”
“This retreat was exactly what my heart needed.”
“The practices helped me remember that I am not alone."
Morning session:
Laila Narsi, host, opens the session and leads a soft landing
Michael Reved, CMSC Interim Executive Director acknowledges and welcomes the community
Kristin Neff: Self-Compassion as a Shift in Perspective
Susan Gitau: Belonging as a Path to Healing a Wounded World
Dennis Johnson: Moments of Belonging, Just for Now
Evening session:
Ben Weinstein, host, opens the session and leads a soft landing
Mary Marcdante, CMSC Communications Director acknowledges and welcomes the community
Chris Germer: Caring for Ourselves Is Caring for Others
Adrian Wan: Connecting, Remembering, and Discovering Ourselves Through Self-Compassion
Anna Friis: Breathing Each Other Home: The Physiology of Belonging
Evening Session closes
REPLAY ACCESS & SUPPORT
After August 5, one year of on-demand replay access will be available as a thank-you gift with a donation of $25 or more made by August 12.
Every $25 donated also helps provide year-long replay access for someone who requested financial support and helps CMSC continue offering free retreats, Circles of Practice, and scholarships.
If you would like extended access but are unable to donate, you may request a scholarship below.
You may also help provide replay access for others through the Scholarships & Support section at the end of this form. Your support helps make these practices more widely available. Thank you for your interest, your presence, and any support you are able to offer.
