This entertaining book offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more fulfilled life.
Kristin Neff, Ph.D. is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct over a decade ago. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an eight-week program to teach self-compassion skills in daily life, co-created with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her book, Self-Compassion, was published by William Morrow in April, 2011.
Upcoming one day workshop in New York City
The Art of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Accepting your Imperfections
Join us in the daylong experiential workshop in which we will learn how to accept ourselves exactly as we are, while at the same time motivating ourselves to reach our highest potential. Participants will learn to: understand the science of self-compassion, practice self-compassion in daily life, learn resilience when faced with difficult emotions, and learn tools to manage caregiver fatigue. Open to professionals and laypeople alike.
Sponsored by the Eileen Fisher Learning Lab
Upcoming MSC Intensives taught by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
An MSC intensive is a 5-day residential program that offers a condensed form of the internationally recognized, eight-session Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training developed by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. It is open to laypeople and professionals alike. Participants will learn to: understand the science of self-compassion, practice self-compassion in daily life, motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism, meet difficult emotions with greater ease, transform challenging relationships, learn tools to manage caregiver fatigue, and teach simple self-compassion practices to others. This program fulfills the pre-requisite for MSC teacher training.
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Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff & Brené Brown
This online workshop brings together two of today's leading thinkers in how to live an open-hearted life and embrace our imperfections with kindness. The Self-Compassion workshop combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional wellbeing. This four-lesson course, co-facilitated by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Brené Brown, provides valuable tools that can help you integrate self-compassion into your daily life. Together, we will walk through exercises that teach us to be compassionate to ourselves in times of struggle. The course can be completed at your own pace. Use the promo code KINDNESS to receive a 20% discount!
Self-Compassion Videos
TEDx Talk: The difference between self-compassion and self-esteem
Self-Compassion, Part 1
Self-Compassion, Part 2: Self-Kindness
Self-Compassion, Part 3: Common Humanity
Self-Compassion, Part 4: Mindfulness
Self-Compassion, Part 5: Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem
Mindful Self-Compassion combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, providing a powerful tool for emotional resilience. A randomized controlled trial demonstrated that MSC significantly increased self-compassion, compassion for others, mindfulness, and life satisfaction, as well as decreased depression, anxiety and stress. Visit the Center for Mindful Self Compassion to learn more about MSC and how it can help you have a healthier relationship to yourself.
Self-Compassion Step by Step
In this six-hour audio training, Dr. Neff offers guided meditations and informal practices to help you build a strong foundation of self-compassion in your daily life. CE hours available.
Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience
In this video of a daylong workshop offered by Dr. Neff, a variety of tools are provided to help increase self-compassion in daily life. CE hours available.
The Horse Boy
Learn about Kristin’s journey with autism, horses, and healing in the bestselling book “The Horse Boy: A Memoir of Healing” and award winning documentary “The Horse Boy.”