“Taking this program will be transformative.” That’s what I was told when I registered for Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP), a 10-month program offered to psychotherapists by the Center for ...

Self-­compassion is based on the understanding that all human beings, including you, experience suffering and that all human beings, including you, deserve kindness.

This month we are often inundated with messages of love and compassion, for a significant other, your family, friends and others. Those are all deserving parties, but when was the last time you showed ...

“Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being perfectly human.” That’s how Kristin Neff, PhD, puts it, and if anyone knows about the power (and pitfalls) of self-kindness, it’s her. But ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Insight Meditation Center is hosting the online event, “Self-Compassion for Work Stress and Burnout,” with self-compassion expert Chris Germer from 1 to 2 p.m. this Saturday, ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of ...

Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means ...

“I want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, that I’ll stop gaining ...