num_pages: 306
description: Buck up. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Dont ruin everything. When you are anxious sad angry or lonely do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if instead of fighting difficult emotions we accepted them? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: 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. Youll 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. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.mindfulselfcompassion.org. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit
language: English
title: The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
publisher: The Guilford Press