Are 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.

Zusatztext "Drs. Neff and Germer are the world's leading authorities on self-compassion. They show readers in simple! down-to-earth steps how to become more confident! less self-critical! and kinder to themselves. It feels like they are with you as warm and wise guides in every page of this book. Truly a gem."--Rick Hanson! PhD! author of Resilient"Drs. Neff and Germer have led the field in researching and articulating the transformative practices of Mindful Self-Compassion! and tens of thousands of people have been trained in their approach. Now you have in your hands a workbook that can guide your journey into profound healing and freedom; it provides a pathway that is accessible! clear! and rich in its depth. Please give yourself the gift of this book and share it with others--these teachings will serve many awakening hearts."--Tara Brach! PhD! author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge"From their extensive insight and experience! Drs. Neff and Germer provide a friendly! easy-to-use workbook. Its powerful exercises will help you uncover your innate capacity to hold yourself--and the world around you--with compassion. Whether or not you take a formal Mindful Self-Compassion course! using this workbook can effect profound change in your life."--Sharon Salzberg! author of Lovingkindness and Real Love"Mindful Self-Compassion has made me far more resilient--when a storm hits! I float on the surface of the rough sea and wait for it to pass! rather than thrashing around trying to outswim it. I am able to find a nugget of joy every day! no matter how small. This workbook encourages a deeper understanding and experience of MSC. I recommend it to everyone."--Heather R.! Hampshire! United Kingdom Zusammenfassung Are 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. Informationen zum Autor Kristin Neff! PhD! is Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research. Her books include The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Self-Compassion (for the general public) and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program (for professionals). She is also author of an audio program! Self-Compassion: Step by Step! and has published numerous academic articles. She lectures and offers workshops worldwide. Together with Christopher Germer! Dr. Neff hosts an 8-hour online course! "The Power of Self-Compassion." Her website is https://self-compassion.org.Christopher Germer! PhD! has a private practice in mindfulness- and compassion-based psychotherapy in Arlington! Massachusetts! and is a part-time Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance. He is a founding faculty member of the Institute for M...

"Drs. Neff and Germer are the worlds leading authorities on self-compassion. They show readers in simple, down-to-earth steps how to become more confident, less self-critical, and kinder to themselves. It feels like they are with you as warm and wise guides in every page of this book. Truly a gem."--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Resilient "Drs. Neff and Germer have led the field in researching and articulating the transformative practices of Mindful Self-Compassion, and tens of thousands of people have been trained in their approach. Now you have in your hands a workbook that can guide your journey into profound healing and freedom; it provides a pathway that is accessible, clear, and rich in its depth. Please give yourself the gift of this book and share it with others--these teachings will serve many awakening hearts."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge "From their extensive insight and experience, Drs. Neff and Germer provide a friendly, easy-to-use workbook. Its powerful exercises will help you uncover your innate capacity to hold yourself--and the world around you--with compassion. Whether or not you take a formal Mindful Self-Compassion course, using this workbook can effect profound change in your life."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Love "Mindful Self-Compassion has made me far more resilient--when a storm hits, I float on the surface of the rough sea and wait for it to pass, rather than thrashing around trying to outswim it. I am able to find a nugget of joy every day, no matter how small. This workbook encourages a deeper understanding and experience of MSC. I recommend it to everyone."--Heather R., Hampshire, United Kingdom-

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Kristin Neff, PhD, is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research. She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. Her books with Christopher Germer include The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout (for the general public) and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. Along with Christopher Germer, Dr. Neff developed the empirically supported Mindful Self-Compassion program and founded the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Her website is*https://selfcompassion.org*.

Christopher Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Lecturer on Psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. His books with Kristin Neff include The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout (for the general public) and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program (for professionals). Dr. Germer is also author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and coeditor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. He lectures and leads workshops internationally and has a small psychotherapy practice in Massachusetts. His website is *https://chrisgermer.com*.

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Are 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 b…