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Written by the developers of MSC, this book is the most comprehensive resource on the program. Part I provides an up-to-date review of the theory and science of self-compassion. Part II describes the unique pedagogy of MSC as well as 6 domains of competence required to teach MSC effectively. Part III gives a detailed description of each session along with illuminating teaching vignettes. Part IV includes two chapters on integrating self-compassion into psychotherapy. Readers will still need to take a hands-on teacher training if they wish to teach MSC, but this book goes far to empower readers to integrate the principles and individual practices of MSC into their professional activities and daily lives.

Are you a lot kinder to others than you are to yourself? Do you struggle with accepting and supporting yourself? Could you use more self-compassion? If so, this workbook is for you. Written in an easy-to-read format, this book contains most of the exercises and practices from the empirically supported Mindful Self-Compassion program, plus several bonus practices. You can use this book while taking an MSC course or under the guidance of a therapist, but it is primarily designed to help you learn self-compassion on your own. The seeds of self-compassion already lie within in you—this workbook will help you uncover this inner resource and transform your life.

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.

Bringing together leading scholars, scientists, and mindfulness-oriented clinicians, this compelling volume explores how therapists can cultivate wisdom and compassion in both themselves and their clients. Seamlessly edited, the book features numerous practical exercises and rich clinical examples.

This practical book has given tens of thousands of clinicians and students a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and its clinical applications. The book describes the philosophical underpinnings of mindfulness and reviews the growing body of treatment studies and neuroscientific research.