Mindful Path to Self

Mindful Path To Self-Compassion
Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
Subtitle:
Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
Book Category:
Psychology > General
Author:
Christopher K. Germer, PhD, Division of Psychology, Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN 13:
9781593859756
Price:
USD $16.95
Publication Year:
2009

Publisher Info

Guilford Press.

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Book Description

?Buck up.? ?Stop feeling sorry for yourself.? ?Don?t 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. You?ll 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

 
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