The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
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The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive

  1. 206 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction: How to Approach This Workbook
  8. 1. What Is Self-Compassion?
  9. 2. What Self-Compassion Is Not
  10. 3. The Benefits of Self-Compassion
  11. 4. The Physiology of Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion
  12. 5. The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion
  13. 6. Mindfulness
  14. 7. Letting Go of Resistance
  15. 8. Backdraft
  16. 9. Developing Loving-Kindness
  17. 10. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves
  18. 11. Self-Compassionate Motivation
  19. 12. Self-Compassion and Our Bodies
  20. 13. Stages of Progress
  21. 14. Living Deeply
  22. 15. Being There for Others without Losing Ourselves
  23. 16. Meeting Difficult Emotions
  24. 17. Self-Compassion and Shame
  25. 18. Self-Compassion in Relationships
  26. 19. Self-Compassion for Caregivers
  27. 20. Self-Compassion and Anger in Relationships
  28. 21. Self-Compassion and Forgiveness
  29. 22. Embracing the Good
  30. 23. Self-Appreciation
  31. 24. Taking It Forward
  32. Resources
  33. Notes
  34. Practices and Exercises
  35. Index
  36. About the Authors
  37. List of Audio Files