Mindful Path To Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself From...
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Item#: | 9781593859756 |
Author | Germer, Christopher |
Cover | Paperback |
“Buck up. “Stop feeling sorry for yourself. “Don't ruin everything. When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, weacceptedthem? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in--and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame--are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.chrisgermer.com.
See alsoThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook,by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, which provides step-by-step guidance for building mindful self-compassion skills and applying them to specific life challenges, andTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program,by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals).
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit
See alsoThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook,by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, which provides step-by-step guidance for building mindful self-compassion skills and applying them to specific life challenges, andTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program,by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals).
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit
Short Description
"Buck up.” "Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” "Don’t ruin everything.” When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, weacceptedthem? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in--and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame--are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action. You’ll master practical techniques for living more fully in the present moment -- especially when hard-to-bear emotions arise -- and for being kind to yourself when you need it the most. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.mindfulselfcompassion.org.
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit
Table of Contents
Foreword,Sharon Salzberg
Introduction
I. Discovering Self-Compassion
1. Being Kind to Yourself
2. Listening to Your Body
3. Bringing In Difficult Emotions
4. What's Self-Compassion?
5. Pathways to Self-Compassion
II. Practicing Loving-Kindness
6. Caring for Ourselves
7. Caring for Others
III. Customizing Self-Compassion
8. Finding Your Balance
9. Making Progress
Appendix A. Emotion Words
Appendix B. Additional Self-Compassion Exercises
Appendix C. Further Reading and Practice