{"product_id":"the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions","title":"The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Buck up.\" \"Stop feeling sorry for yourself.\" \"Don't ruin everything.\" \u003c\/b\u003eWhen you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we \u003ci\u003eaccepted \u003c\/i\u003ethem? 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e See also \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, \u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, \u003c\/i\u003e by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938551726311,"sku":"9781593859756","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_46e90646-9fde-4f79-b2f5-d1edb6554509.jpg?v=1775063091","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}