I. Self-Compassion: Theory, Research, and Training
1. An Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion
2. What Is Self-Compassion?
3. The Science of Self-Compassion
4. Teaching Self-Compassion
II. On Teaching Mindful Self-Compassion
5. Understanding the Curriculum
6. Teaching Topics and Guiding Practices
7. Being a Compassionate Teacher
8. Facilitating Group Process
9. Engaging in Inquiry
III. Session by Session
10. Session 1: Discovering Mindful Self-Compassion
11. Session 2: Practicing Mindfulness
12. Session 3: Practicing Loving-Kindness
13. Session 4: Discovering Your Compassionate Voice
14. Session 5: Living Deeply
15. Session R: Retreat
16. Session 6: Meeting Difficult Emotions
17. Session 7: Exploring Challenging Relationships
18. Session 8: Embracing Your Life
IV. Integrating Self-Compassion into Psychotherapy
19. Mindful Self-Compassion and Psychotherapy
20. Special Issues in Therapy
Appendices
A. Ethical Guidelines
B. Companion Reading
C. Resources
Christopher Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Lecturer
on Psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. His books with
Kristin Neff include The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and
Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout (for the general public) and
Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program (for professionals).
Dr. Germer is also author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
and coeditor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy and Wisdom and
Compassion in Psychotherapy. He lectures and leads workshops
internationally and has a small psychotherapy practice in
Massachusetts. His website is https://chrisgermer.com.
Kristin Neff, PhD, is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology
at The University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the field of
self-compassion research. She has been recognized as one of the
most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. Her books
with Christopher Germer include The Mindful Self-Compassion
Workbook and Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout (for the general
public) and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide
for Professionals. Along with Christopher Germer, Dr. Neff
developed the empirically supported Mindful Self-Compassion program
and founded the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Her website is
https://selfcompassion.org.
"Wise and heartfelt, visionary and thorough, this guide is a rich
and practical treasure. The work of Germer and Neff is an
invaluable gift for our times.”--Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of A
Path with Heart
“This outstanding, inspiring book comprehensively draws together
the impressive body of work on the MSC program. The book is deeply
personal--the authors share their motivations and process as they
embarked on this work--and also offers a big vision for the
potential of the practice of self-compassion across cultures, ages,
and contexts. The authors ground the writing in a clear overview of
the current research evidence. At the heart of the book is
crystal-clear guidance on the content and process of MSC. It is an
invaluable guide and companion for MSC teachers as well as other
professionals who are integrating self-compassion practices in
their work."--Rebecca Crane, PhD, Director, Centre for Mindfulness
Research and Practice, Bangor University, United Kingdom
"Our world is crying out for compassion. But compassionate action
presupposes self-compassion--an attitude we urgently need to learn,
an attitude that can indeed be taught. In this pioneering work,
Germer and Neff describe how to teach self-compassion step by step.
Professionals who want to introduce self-compassion to their
clients to enhance their psychological resilience and emotional
well-being will find this book a rich resource."--Brother David
Steindl-Rast, cofounder, www.gratefulness.org
"Over the past decade, Germer and Neff have spearheaded a
revolution that has spread rapidly around the globe. MSC teaches us
to extend compassion to ourselves--instead of simply mindfully
witnessing--which can create parallel ripples in how we treat one
another. This book describes the tools and techniques that Germer
and Neff have developed to teach MSC. I urge you to learn about
this approach and join Germer and Neff in helping people change how
they relate to themselves."--Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, Department
of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance
“The innovative approach to self-compassion training pioneered by
Neff and Germer is internationally recognized for helping people
learn to be kinder to themselves. MSC has set countless people free
from the tyranny of hostile self-criticism; consequently, there has
been a growing need to understand how to teach the program. Based
on years of experience and research, this clearly written,
step-by-step book outlines the central features and focus of MSC.
It is full of insightful and practical guidance, and will be a
source of wisdom for all interested in how to help people bring
more compassion to themselves and others."--Paul Gilbert, PhD,
FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University
of Derby, United Kingdom
"Years of refinement have gone into making MSC the preeminent
self-compassion training program, and now its creators have given
us a great gift--a text that helps the professional develop an MSC
program from the ground up. The book brings us up to speed on the
theory and science of self-compassion, guides us through the
nuances of teaching it, and presents a detailed session-by-session
outline. This well-written resource is essential reading for any
helping professional interested in teaching
self-compassion."--Russell L. Kolts, PhD, Department of Psychology,
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