The mindful path to self-compassion : freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions / Christopher K. Germer ; foreword by Sharon Salzberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Germer, Christopher K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emotions.

Compassion.

Thought and thinking.

Meditation--Therapeutic use.

Meditation.

Physical Description:

xiv, 306 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, [2009]

Summary:

Publisher's description -- The psychological benefits of mindfulness are well established. Yet for people who struggle with difficult emotions like anxiety, guilt, anger, loneliness, sadness, or low self-esteem, mindfulness practices can be enhanced by adding a simple yet powerful ingredient: self-compassion. Without it, we all too often respond to emotional suffering with self-criticism, shame, or defensiveness-tough-to-break habits that only make suffering worse. This wise, eloquent, and practical book illuminates the nature of self-compassion and offers easy-to-follow, scientifically grounded steps for incorporating it into daily life. Vivid examples and innovative exercises and techniques make this an ideal resource for readers who arenew to mindfulness or want to bring an important new dimension to their meditation practice.

Contents:

Being kind to yourself

Listening to your body

Bringing in difficult emotions

What's self-compassion?

Pathways to self-compassion

Caring for ourselves

Caring for others

Finding your balance

Making progress.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 268-299) and index.

ISBN:

1593859759

9781606232842

1606232843

9781593859756

OCLC:

276335239

Publisher Number:

99949621068