Germer, Christopher K.
The mindful path to self-compassion : freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions / Christopher K. Germer ; foreword by Sharon Salzberg. - New York : Guilford Press, c2009. - xiv, 306 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Being kind to yourself -- Listening to your body -- Bringing in difficult emotions -- What's self-compassion? -- Pathways to self-compassion -- Caring for ourselves -- Caring for others -- Finding your balance -- Making progress.
“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, we accepted them? 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.
9781593859756 1593859759
Emotions.
Compassion.
Thought and thinking.
Meditation--Therapeutic use.
BF531 / G47 2009
The mindful path to self-compassion : freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions / Christopher K. Germer ; foreword by Sharon Salzberg. - New York : Guilford Press, c2009. - xiv, 306 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Being kind to yourself -- Listening to your body -- Bringing in difficult emotions -- What's self-compassion? -- Pathways to self-compassion -- Caring for ourselves -- Caring for others -- Finding your balance -- Making progress.
“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, we accepted them? 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.
9781593859756 1593859759
Emotions.
Compassion.
Thought and thinking.
Meditation--Therapeutic use.
BF531 / G47 2009
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