The Science of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

Learn the science of self-compassion and mindfulness to heal and build resilience

In the face of a setback or failure, is your first response to ""get tough"" on yourself? Do you worry that being too easy on yourself will make you ""go soft""? In fact, over a decade of research shows that mindful self-compassion makes us stronger, not weaker. Together, mindfulness and self-compassion:

Reduce anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and chronic pain.

Make us more capable, connected with others, and, resilient.

Improve our health, personal relationships, and ability to achieve our aspirations.

Highlights:

Three ingredients of effective mindfulness: Intention, Attention, and Attitude

Posture, movement, touch, and tone of voice—somatic tools to activate self-compassion

Self-esteem versus self-compassion—crucial differences

Working with a challenging client, parent, or child (and not burning out)

Healing trauma—guidance for survivors and therapists

How mindfulness and self-compassion foster secure attachment within ourselves

Interconnectedness and inter-being—how self-compassion and mindfulness expand our empathy and sense of self—and many other topics.