The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (712 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1593859759 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 306 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An "Un-Self-Help" Book: An Excellent Guide to Befriending Yourself" according to Enamorato. "Meditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away or become something better. It's about befriending who we are already." - Pema ChodronHow do we subvert our deeply conditioned tendencies towards self-criticism? In this competitive, stressful society, we are easily thrown into competition with ourselves - fighting desperately to eradicate the more vulnera. "loved this book" according to Happy Reader. I recommend this book for EVERYONE. The author explains mindfulness with a step by step approach that is understandable and inviting. And the miracle is that as you try the simple exercises the author describes, you find yourself smiling and feeling calmer and just plain happier with yourself. I have been reading the book a few pages at a time, letting the ideas sink i. So good that I keep buying it - because I always end up giving it away. Russell Kolts I won't go into a description of this book, because there are plenty of reviews that do that. What I will say is that as a psychology professor and psychotherapist, I have a few "go-to" books - books that I constantly have to replace because I end up giving them out to students or loaning them to clients. For couples, for example, it's Notarius & Markman's "We Can Work
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. 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. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: mindfulselfcompassion. 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. This wise and eloquent
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