The mindful self-compassion workbook : a proven way to accept yourself, build inner strength, and thrive / Kristin Neff, PhD, Christopher Germer, PhD.

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"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) progr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Neff, Kristin (Author)
Germer, Christopher K. (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Guilford Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Self-acceptance.
Compassion.
Security (Psychology)
Empathy.
Mindfulness.
Self-Assessment.
PSYCHOLOGY > General.
Psychology.
Wellness resources.
Self-help publications.
Genre:
Wellness resources.
Self-help publications.
Physical Description:viii, 206 pages ; 27 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction: How to approach this workbook
  • What is self-compassion?
  • What self-compassion is not
  • The benefits of self-compassion
  • The physiology of self-criticism and self-compassion
  • The yin and yang of self-compassion
  • Mindfulness
  • Letting go of resistance
  • Backdraft
  • Developing loving-kindness
  • Loving-kindness for ourselves
  • Self-compassionate motivation
  • Self-compassion and our bodies
  • Stages of progress
  • Living deeply
  • Being there for others without losing ourselves
  • Meeting difficult emotions
  • Self-compassion and shame
  • Self-compassion in relationships
  • Self-compassion for caregivers
  • Self-compassion and anger in relationships
  • Self-compassion and forgiveness
  • Embracing the good
  • Self-appreciation
  • Taking it forward.