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See what Kristin has to say in response to member’s questions about different aspects of self-compassion practice. Â Selected dialogues are drawn from monthly Conversations with Kristin.
Why it’s natural to criticize ourselves and how to shift to self-compassion (5:15)
Kristin talks about why it’s so human to have an inner critical voice, how we tend to see ourselves as a problem to attack, and what we can do to develop a new, compassionate
How to meet loneliness with self-compassion & do you need to believe for it to work (5:00)
Kristin describes how self-compassion allows us to feel less lonely and more connected with others. She clarifies that you need to practice it even if you don’t believe it at
The ways backdraft can manifest as sorrow during practice (4:48)
Kristin discusses how backdraft can manifest as sorrow. She goes on to explain how we can be aware of our pain without being overwhelmed by
How self-compassion can help couples (8:20)
Michelle Becker shares how self-compassion can strengthen relationships by building the emotional resilience we need when our partner can’t always be there for us. She also shares how we can apply the three components of self-compassion in our
How self-compassion impacts our connections with others (4:28)
This questioner beautifully applies the Serenity Prayer to self-compassion, which leads to a discussion about how our practices impact our connection with
Self-Compassion and Shame (9:14)
See Chris Germer discuss how self-compassion is the antidote to shame. Studies show that as self-compassion increases, shame decreases. By cultivating self-compassion, the grip of shame can be
How self-compassion strengthens resilience in the face of discrimination (12:32)
Watch Sydney Spears discuss how self-compassion strengthens resilience in the face of discrimination. She shares how self-compassion allows us to turn toward our pain with mindfulness, holding our pain and surrounding it with kindness and
How music and songs can evoke self-compassion (2:52)
Kristin talks about the use of music and songs in your self compassion practice. She refers to a few songs that have been shared specifically for this
Why it’s natural to criticize ourselves and how to shift to self-compassion (5:15)
Kristin talks about why it’s so human to have an inner critical voice, how we tend to see ourselves as a problem to attack, and what we can do to develop a new, compassionate
How to meet loneliness with self-compassion & do you need to believe for it to work (5:00)
Kristin describes how self-compassion allows us to feel less lonely and more connected with others. She clarifies that you need to practice it even if you don’t believe it at
The ways backdraft can manifest as sorrow during practice (4:48)
Kristin discusses how backdraft can manifest as sorrow. She goes on to explain how we can be aware of our pain without being overwhelmed by
How caregivers can teach young children to be self-compassionate (7:28)
Discover how Jamie Lynn Tatera incorporates animals into her parent-child mindfulness and self-compassion classes—a playful and engaging way to teach kids self-compassion and help them truly embrace
How parents can teach their teens to be self-compassionate (10:32)
Discover how Karen Bluth teaches teens how to be self-compassionate through modeling, self-awareness, and comforting
How self-compassion can help couples (8:20)
Michelle Becker shares how self-compassion can strengthen relationships by building the emotional resilience we need when our partner can’t always be there for us. She also shares how we can apply the three components of self-compassion in our
How self-compassion impacts our connections with others (4:28)
This questioner beautifully applies the Serenity Prayer to self-compassion, which leads to a discussion about how our practices impact our connection with
Self-Compassion and Shame (9:14)
See Chris Germer discuss how self-compassion is the antidote to shame. Studies show that as self-compassion increases, shame decreases. By cultivating self-compassion, the grip of shame can be
How self-compassion strengthens resilience in the face of discrimination (12:32)
Watch Sydney Spears discuss how self-compassion strengthens resilience in the face of discrimination. She shares how self-compassion allows us to turn toward our pain with mindfulness, holding our pain and surrounding it with kindness and
How music and songs can evoke self-compassion (2:52)
Kristin talks about the use of music and songs in your self compassion practice. She refers to a few songs that have been shared specifically for this
