Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff PhD, is a professor in human development whose 10 years' of research forms the basis of her timely and highly readable book. Self Compassion offers a powerful solution for combating the current malaise of depression, anxiety and self criticism that comes with living in a pressured and competitive culture. Through tried and tested exercises and audio downloads, readers learn the 3 core components that will help replace negative and destructive measures of self worth and success with a kinder and non judgemental approach in order to bring about profound life change and deeper happiness. Self Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover new ways to achieve improved self confidence, contentment and reach our highest potential. Simply, easily and compassionately. Kristin Neff's expert and practical advice offers a completely new set of personal development tools that will benefit everyone. 'A portable friend to all readers ... who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it's reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others.' Gloria Steinem 'A beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world - one person at a time - starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey.' Rosie O'Donnell

The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Self Compassion

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

A follow up from the bestselling Self-Compassion, this book shows why it is more urgent than ever that women acknowledge their areas of suffering, celebrate their inner voice and challenge the male-orientated status quo. The book will draw on Kristin Neff's own life story as well as the stories of other women to show how readers can harness self-compassion and gain the strength, clarity and courage needed to be resilient and stand up for themselves in our male-dominated society. She'll explore core issues such as gender differences, why we aren't more compassionate to themselves, and what women do for love. With expert research, concrete tools and easy-to-follow mindfulness practices, this book will empower women to let go of self-criticism, draw boundaries and become fierce.

How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive

Fierce Self-Compassion

Christopher Germer

Self-compassion is a powerful inner resource. More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, this is the first self-help resource based on the authors' groundbreaking 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion program, which has helped tens of thousands of people around the globe. Every chapter includes guided meditations (with audio downloads); informal practices to do anytime, anywhere; exercises; vivid examples of people using the techniques to address different types of challenges (relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, anxiety, and more); and empathic reflection questions. Working through the book, readers build essential skills for personal growth based on self-care--not self-criticism. See also The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer, which delves into mindful self-compassion and shares moving stories of how it can change lives.

A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thriveÿ ÿ

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.

Self-Compassion

Unser unermüdliches Streben danach, in allen Bereichen überdurchschnittlich zu sein, schränkt uns eher ein, als dass es uns voranbringt. Denn wenn wir scheitern oder unseren eigenen Ansprüchen nicht gerecht werden, kehrt sich Selbstbewusstsein rasch um in Selbstkritik. Und wir können uns anstrengen, wie wir wollen, es wird immer jemanden geben, der noch intelligenter, erfolgreicher oder attraktiver ist als wir. Was wirklich stärkt, ist Selbstmitgefühl. Kristin Neff erforscht seit vielen Jahren die Fähigkeit, sich selbst freundschaftlich und nachsichtig zu behandeln. Die Auswirkungen sind verblüffend: Selbstmitgefühl schützt vor Burn-out und Depressionen, stärkt die Gesundheit und fördert unsere Beziehungen. Es lässt uns unsere Ziele und Träume optimistischer in die Tat umsetzen. Wir entdecken einen Ort der Wärme und emotionalen Geborgenheit, an dem wir unsere inneren Reserven auffüllen können. Fundiert und einfühlsam untersucht die Autorin die Chancen, die uns Selbstmitgefühl bietet. Tests, Fallbeispiele und in der Praxis erprobte Übungen helfen uns, uns diese heilsame Lebenshaltung anzueignen. Wir schließen Freundschaft mit dem wichtigsten Menschen in unserem Leben: uns selbst.

Wie wir uns mit unseren Schwächen versöhnen und uns selbst der beste Freund werden

Selbstmitgefühl

The author of Self-Compassion follows up her groundbreaking book with new ideas that expand our notion of self-kindness and its capacity to transform our lives, showing women how to balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action to claim their power and change the world. Kristin Neff changed how we talk about self-care with her enormously popular first book, Self-Compassion. Now, ten years and many studies later, she expands her body of work to explore a brand-new take on self-compassion. Although kindness and self-acceptance allow us to be with ourselves as we are, in all our glorious imperfection, the desire to alleviate suffering at the heart of this mindset isn't always gentle, sometimes it's fierce. We must also act courageously in order to protect ourselves from harm and injustice, say no to others so we can meet our own needs, and motivate necessary change in ourselves and society. Gender roles demand that women be soft and nurturing, not angry or powerful. But like yin and yang, the energies of fierce and tender self-compassion must be balanced for wholeness and wellbeing. Drawing on a wealth of research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, Neff demonstrates how women can use fierce and tender self-compassion to succeed in the workplace, engage in caregiving without burning out, be authentic in relationships, and end the silence around sexual harassment and abuse. Most women intuitively recognize fierceness as part of their true nature, but have been discouraged from developing it. Women must reclaim their power in order to create a healthier society and find lasting happiness. In this wise, caring, and enlightening book, Neff shows women how to reclaim balance within themselves, so they can help restore balance in the world.

»Niemanden behandeln wir so schlecht wie uns selbst,« sagt Kristin Neff. Insbesondere Frauen neigen zu harter Selbstkritik und bedingungsloser Selbstaufgabe, wenn es um das Wohl anderer geht. Doch es genügt nicht, sich selbst eine gute Freundin zu sein. Es erfordert Mut, aufzubegehren, Nein zu sagen, um sich vor Ungerechtigkeit und Verletzungen zu schützen und den eigenen Bedürfnissen mehr Raum zu geben. Kristin Neff erforscht, wie Frauen eine gesunde Balance finden können zwischen empathischer Fürsorge und selbstbestimmter Durchsetzungskraft, um sich authentisch in Beziehungen, im Job und in der Gesellschaft zu verwirklichen. Kraftvolles weibliches Selbstmitgefühl bedeutet ein bewusstes Ausbalancieren zwischen einfühlsam und stark, sanft und radikal. Wenn wir diesen Balanceakt beherrschen und dabei bedingungslos für uns selbst einstehen, können wir Großes bewirken.

Klar für sich selbst einstehen, engagiert handeln und Erfüllung finden

Kraftvolles Selbstmitgefühl für Frauen

Self-Compassion Step by Step

Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind

Self-compassion

Karen Bluth

Amy Finlay-Jones

This handbook examines contemporary issues in self-compassion science and practice. It describes advances in the conceptualization and measurement of self-compassion as well as current evidence from cross-sectional and experimental research. The volume addresses the foundational issues of self-compassion, including its relationship to self-esteem and mindfulness. In addition, it considers the developmental origins of self-compassion and its relevance across the life course, including among adolescents and older adults. The handbook explores the role of self-compassion in promoting well-being and resilience and addresses new frontiers in self-compassion research, such as the neural underpinnings and psychophysiology of compassionate self-regulation Key areas of coverage include: The meaning of self-compassion for gender and sexuality minority groups. The cultivation of self-compassion among young people. The use of interventions to promote self-compassion. The role of compassion-based interventions in clinical contexts. Important insights for using self-compassion-based interventions in practice. The Handbook of Self Compassion is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and other practitioners in psychology, complementary and alternative medicine, and social work as well as all interrelated research disciplines and clinical practices.

Handbook of Self-Compassion

The Science of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

This is the authoritative guide to conducting the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which provides powerful tools for coping with life challenges and enhancing emotional well-being. MSC codevelopers Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff review relevant theory and research and describe the program's unique pedagogy. Readers are taken step by step through facilitating each of the eight sessions and the accompanying full-day retreat. 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. The final section of the book describes how to integrate self-compassion into psychotherapy. Purchasers get access to a companion website with downloadable audio recordings of the guided meditations. Note: This book is not intended to replace formal training for teaching the MSC program. See also two related resources for MSC participants and general readers, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, and The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer.

A Guide for Professionals

Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program

Das Handbuch für die professionelle Arbeit

Achtsames Selbstmitgefühl unterrichten

Ein bewährter Weg zu Selbstakzeptanz, innerer Stärke und Freundschaft mit sich selbst

Selbstmitgefühl - Das Übungsbuch

Selbstmitgefühl - Schritt für Schritt

Apaisant et plein de finesse, le guide indispensable pour dire adieu à l'autoflagellation, se libérer de l'insécurité affective et faire la paix avec soi. Dans une société où l'on est en permanence comparé à plus riche, plus beau, plus intelligent que soi, qui est vraiment satisfait de ce qu'il est ? Devant cette compétition féroce, nous avons tous le même réflexe : nous juger, très sévèrement, avant que les autres ne le fassent. Mais l'autocritique n'est pas la solution. Pour prendre confiance et être capable de se dépasser, un seul secret : s'entourer des mêmes égards que ceux que nous témoignons à nos proches. Puisant dans ses recherches en psychologie et dans sa vie personnelle, Kristin Neff offre une méthode douce et efficace pour mieux gérer les frustrations et savoir rebondir sur ses échecs. À l'aide d'exercices pratiques, apprenez dès aujourd'hui à vous traiter avec bienveillance et réconciliez-vous enfin avec votre meilleur ennemi : vous-même. Apaisant et plein de finesse, le guide indispensable pour dire adieu à l'autoflagellation, se libérer de l'insécurité affective et faire la paix avec soi.

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