Mindful self-compassion is the foundation of emotional healing—being aware in the present moment when we're struggling with feelings of inadequacy, despair, confusion, and other forms of stress (mindfulness) and responding with kindness and understanding (self-compassion). Mindful self-compassion also means holding difficult emotions—fear, anger, sadness, shame and self-doubt—in loving awareness, leading to greater ease and well-being in our daily lives.
Mindful self-compassion can be learned by anyone. It’s the practice of repeatedly evoking good will toward ourselves especially when we’re suffering—cultivating the same desire that all living beings have to live happily and free from suffering.
Christopher Germer, PhD is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts, specializing in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy. He is a founding member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, a clinical instructor in psychology at Harvard Medical School, author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, and co-editor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy: Deepening Mindfulness in Clinical Practice. Dr. Germer lectures and conducts workshops internationally on the art and science of mindful self-compassion.
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April 13-14, 2013
Mindful Self-Compassion Summit and Workshop
Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy, New York City.
2-day workshop for clinicians, with Kristin Neff and Dennis Tirch.
April 19-21, 2013
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
Kripalu Center, Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Weekend core skills training.
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April 27, 2013
Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice
Master Series in Clinical Practice, Newton, Massachusetts
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Daylong workshop.
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May 12-17, 2013
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC): Professional Training Program
EarthRise Retreat Center, Petulama, California
Weeklong intensive, with Kristin Neff.
August 25-30, 2013
Meditation and Mindfulness in Clinical Practice:
Enhancing Treatment Effectiveness and Personal Wellbeing
Harvard Medical School, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
5-day summer seminar.
September 29-October 4, 2013
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Program
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York
Weeklong intensive, with Michelle Becker.
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| The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions Author, Christopher Germer, PhD Available at Guilford Press |
Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind Author, Kristin Neff, PhD Available at Amazon.com |
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| The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday
Practices for Everyday Problems Author, Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD Available at Amazon.com |
The Compassionate Mind Author, Paul Gilbert, PhD Available at Amazon.com |