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To Recover from Failure, Try Some Self-Compassion

By Christopher Germer — 2017

When things go wrong in our lives, we tend to become our own worst enemy.

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Tools for Practicing Self Compassion

Clinical psychologist Christopher Germer, PhD, offers his favorite techniques for activating self-compassion at difficult moments.

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Christopher Germer
2019
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Christopher Germer on Mindful Self-Compassion

In this video taken during the Compassion in Connection Conference in October, 2018, Chris Germer, Ph.D. shares the core principles of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, which he co-developed with Kristin Neff.

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Christopher Germer
2019
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What Is Backdraft in MSC?

Chris Germer describes the concept of "backdraft" at the Compassion in Connection conference at Omega Institute in October, 2018.

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Christopher Germer
2019
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The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions

“Buck up.” “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” “Don’t ruin everything.

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Christopher K. Germer, Sharon Salzberg (foreword)
2009
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The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive

Are you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need.

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Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer
2018
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