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But that has generally focused on the gentle version of selfcompassion, which involves being with ourselves in a compassionate way. Jun 23, 2015 self compassion is a revolutionary new ideaa better ideapioneered by the author, kristin neff, with profound implications for how to live our lives. Mindfulness and self compassion 5 day silent retreat sponsored by cmsc. Why selfcompassion beats selfconfidence the new york times. It is the mindful selfcompassion workbook written by world leading experts of selfcompassion kristin neff and christopher germer. This workshop is taught by kristin neff and chris germer, creators of the empirically supported 8week mindful self compassion mscprogram. The proven power of being kind to yourself kristin neff. Msc is an empiricallysupported 8week course designed to cultivate the skill of selfcompassion. She helps us become aware of and put an end to our debilitating, destructive habits of selfcriticism, and she helps us create a warm, loving, caring space for ourselves. The proven power of being kind to yourself paperback june 23, 2015.
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