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A review by brennanpeterson
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher Germer
4.0
This is the most comprehensive and most valuable book on self-compassion I have come across. 4.5 stars for sure.
The author clarifies the relationship between mindfulness and self-compassion. And does so in a way that brings many ah-ha moments.
Even with having read a lot about self-compassion, I feel I read things in this book I hadn't come across before. And for that I am grateful. I recommend this book to my students and clients frequently.
We all struggle with self-compassion to one degree or another. And we all struggle with self-criticism, feeling isolated in our physical or emotional pain, or getting caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. It is not enough to just be aware of that. It takes an active process of cultivating and nourishing self-compassion - which I truly believe can be a healing balm in our lives.
The author clarifies the relationship between mindfulness and self-compassion. And does so in a way that brings many ah-ha moments.
Even with having read a lot about self-compassion, I feel I read things in this book I hadn't come across before. And for that I am grateful. I recommend this book to my students and clients frequently.
We all struggle with self-compassion to one degree or another. And we all struggle with self-criticism, feeling isolated in our physical or emotional pain, or getting caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. It is not enough to just be aware of that. It takes an active process of cultivating and nourishing self-compassion - which I truly believe can be a healing balm in our lives.