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Kristin Neff



Kristin Neff, PhD, is an American professor of psychology and pioneer in the field of self-compassion research. She has authored numerous academic articles and trade books on the topic, and is the creator of the Self-Compassion Scale, which is a tool for measuring inner empathy.

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Psychology Professor Explains Why Self-Compassion Is Key | Kristin Neff on Women of Impact

Self-esteem has been a buzzword for what seems like forever, but as a goal or concept it has some big drawbacks. Self-esteem tends to be comparative and fragile, and provides a shaky foundation for healthy growth. So what should we replace self-esteem with? Dr.

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Kristin Neff
2020
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FindCenter Quotes ImagePainful feelings are, by their very nature, temporary. They will weaken over time as long as we don’t prolong or amplify them through resistance or avoidance.

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Self Compassion Part 4 Kristin Neff Mindfulness

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Kristin Neff
2011
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Kristin Neff: The Three Components of Self-Compassion

The world's leading researcher of self-compassion and founder of the Mindful Self-Compassion program explains the core features of self-compassion.

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Kristin Neff
2014
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Kristin Neff: Overcoming Objections to Self-Compassion

The world's leading researcher of self-compassion and founder of the Mindful Self-Compassion program considers-and rebuts-some of the main objections to treating yourself with kindness.

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Kristin Neff
2014
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FindCenter Quotes ImageThe only way to eventually free ourselves from debilitating pain is to be with it as it is. The only way out is through.

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Kristin Neff: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

Kristin Neff, Ph.D., is an associate professor in human development and culture at the University of Texas, Austin, and the author of the book "Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind" (William Morrow, 2011).

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Kristin Neff
2013
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The Science of Self-Compassion | Kristin Neff | Talks at Google

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself is part memoir, part overview of the insights coming from Kristin Neff’s past 15 years of research. Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a close friend we cared about.

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Kristin Neff
2016
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Self Compassion Part 2 Self-Kindness

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Kristin Neff
2011
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FindCenter Quotes ImageRather than wandering around in problem-solving mode all day, thinking mainly of what you want to fix about yourself or your life, you can pause for a few moments throughout the day to marvel at what’s not broken.

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