Description
e you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors’ groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. It is packed with guided meditations (with audio downloads); informal practices to do anytime, anywhere; exercises; and vivid stories of people using the techniques to address relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, anxiety, and other common problems. The seeds of self-compassion already lie within you–learn how you can uncover this powerful inner resource and transform your life.
See also Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff, a thorough overview of conducting MSC (for professionals), and The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer, which delves into mindful self-compassion and shares moving stories of how it can change lives.
This workbook taught me essential skills of having compassion for myself as I navigate life. I am so thankful. Highly recommend this book.
Complex multiple forms of PTSD and relationship trauma. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone I can because I have found showing yourself compassion during hard times is truly the only way to learn boundaries and process deep and hard emotions.
This seller was spot on with product condition and I am very pleased with my purchase.
Wow, totally changed the way I perceived self-esteem and self-compassion. I would recommend watching Kristin Neffs (free on YouTube)videos as you read and complete the exercises (I’m more of a visual learner and it really helped solidify the concepts in my mind). She is super down to earth, and impactful in the way she educates people about the value of self-compassion.
I highly recommend this book. They explain the science well and the exercises are great. I’m leading a women’s group right now and this is just what they need.