Books
Books
Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout
Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You’re Wrung Out by Stress
“I’m tired of feeling stressed out every day.” “I can’t stand having so little impact, despite caring so much and working so hard.” “I just don’t have anything left to give.” Over years of developing and teaching their renowned Mindful Self-Compassion program, Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer have found MSC to be uniquely helpful for people struggling with the soul-draining depletion of burnout, from health professionals, teachers, and caregivers, to shift workers and entrepreneurs. Each chapter in this engaging book offers an empathic story of someone stretched to their limits and an easily digestible bite of self-compassion, culminating in a simple anti-burnout tool based on MSC practices. Readers learn quick and powerful ways to recharge their batteries, de-stress, and, above all, be kind to themselves–so they can be there for others.
“Drs. Neff and Germer offer us a transformative guide that powerfully addresses the crippling effects of burnout through the lens of self-compassion and offers practical strategies and profound insights that help readers cultivate resilience and reclaim their vitality. By emphasizing kindness towards oneself, it breaks the cycle of self-criticism and promotes healing and growth. This remarkable book not only helps individuals recover from burnout but also empowers them to thrive by fostering emotional resilience and a deep sense of self-worth. A must-read for anyone seeking a compassionate, sustainable path to personal and professional well-being.”
James R. Doty, M.D. – Founder & Director of the Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) and Senior Editor of the Oxford Handbook of Compassion Science
Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals
- Part I provides an up-to-date review of the theory and research on self-compassion.
- Part II describes the unique pedagogy of MSC.
- Part III takes readers step by step through facilitating each of the 8 sessions and the accompanying full-day retreat.
- Part IV of the book describes how to integrate self-compassion into psychotherapy.
Detailed vignettes illustrate not only how to teach the course’s didactic and experiential content, but also how to engage with participants, manage group processes, and overcome common obstacles. Other professionals – therapists, mindfulness teachers, educators, pastors business people, researchers – wil learn how to bring self-compassion into their work activities. Purchasers get access to a companion website with downloadable audio recordings of the guided meditations. Please note: To teach the MSC program itself, it is still necessary to take the formal MSC Teacher Training.
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
Written for a general audience, this workbook closely follows the curriculum of the MSC training, with additional chapters on “Compassion and our Bodies” and “The Art of Forgiveness.” It is a practical introduction to self-compassion for a general audience. Throughout the book, readers are invited to reflect on compelling questions and to practice short meditations that will bring more self-compassion into their lives. Downloadable, guided meditations are available through Guilford Press to support the readers’ personal practice. Co-authored by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
Learn how to be kind to yourself when you need it the most. Written in 2009, this award-winning book shows how self-compassion is an important complement to mindfulness practice.
Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, 2nd Edition.
Landmark professional text on how to integrate the theory, research and practice of mindfulness into psychotherapy, including new material on compassion and practical ethics.
Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy
Groundbreaking compilation of prominent scholars, scientists and clinicians on cultivating the resources of wisdom and compassion in psychotherapy.
The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion provides information about MSC, an 8-week program designed to cultivate self-compassion skills for daily life. Founded in 2012 by Chris Germer and Kristin Neff, the center is a place where people can learn about self-compassion, find out where to train in MSC, continue to practice MSC skills, and explore how to teach MSC to others. Please go to the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion for further details.