The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
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“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. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.chrisgermer.com.
See also The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, which provides step-by-step guidance for building mindful self-compassion skills and applying them to specific life challenges, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals).
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Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say the book is educational, insightful, informative, and easy to follow. Goodreads readers broadly rate it well and describe it as practical and helpful for getting back on track emotionally. A professional review from Inner Melbourne Psychology calls it a wise guide for alleviating suffering and nurturing wellbeing, while Guilford’s review page highlights its clear, compelling presentation and practical suggestions.
On Reddit and forums, no specific results were surfaced in the available search set. The overall feedback collected here is strongly positive, with repeated praise for the book’s clarity, usefulness, and grounding in mindful self-compassion practices.
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| ASIN | 1593859759 |
| Publisher | The Guilford Press |
| Publication date | April 29, 2009 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 306 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781593859756 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1593859756 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.91 x 0.79 x 9.06 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,962 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #31 in Mental Health (Books) #41 in Social Work (Books) #146 in Psychology (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,088) |
