SelfCompassion, Kristin Neff
SelfCompassion, Kristin Neff
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Self-Compassion
The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Author: Kristin Neff

Narrator: Xe Sands

Unabridged: 8 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/04/2011

Synopsis

Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life.More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.  

About Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion almost twenty years ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. They co-authored the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. Her newest work focuses on how to balance self-acceptance with the courage to make needed change. In June 2021, she will publish Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. For more information on self-compassion, including a self-compassion test, research articles, practices, and Dr. Neff's teaching schedule, go to www.self-compassion.org. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas on March 27, 2021

*Edit 3/27/2021: Five years later, and I want to acknowledge the importance of white people in psychology/mental health/etc. acknowledging the cultural appropriation of mindfulness from Eastern spiritual practices/Buddhism. Please see this article for more on that. Still appreciate the notion of sel......more

Goodreads review by Maditales on September 19, 2023

I don’t really have a lot to say except that my therapist recommended me this book and it helped me quite a lot with understanding myself.......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on August 08, 2021

I'm a busy-buzzy kind of woman, and I found this a waffly and protracted read. I think it could have been ten percent the length that it was. This may be in part because I've realised that I am quite a self-accepting person. If instead you are highly self critical, you might find the detail given in......more

Goodreads review by AJW on December 21, 2012

A good book on a very important topic for me. Self-compassion is learning to love ourselves as we aspire to love those dear to us. It is not loving ourselves as being superior to others (i.e. believing I am better than you and special). I have periods when I hate myself, and most of the time I don't......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on October 18, 2011

Nothing new but a wonderful intro book for someone who has no idea what you mean when you say "Be a little nicer to yourself" I also like her mantra: This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need. Kristen maintain......more

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