You Are Only Just Beginning

Selfcompassion is a powerful inner resource. More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself especially in times of need. This sciencebased workbook offers a stepbystep approach to breaking free of harsh selfjudgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional wellbeing. In a convenient largesize format this is the first selfhelp resource based on the authors groundbreaking 8week Mindful SelfCompassion program which has helped tens of thousands of people around the globe. Every chapter includes guided meditations with audio downloads informal practices to do anytime anywhere exercises vivid examples of people using the techniques to address different types of challenges relationship stress weight and body image issues health concerns anxiety and more and empathic reflection questions. Working through the book readers build essential skills for personal growth based on selfcarenot selfcriticism. See also The Mindful Path to SelfCompassion by Christopher Germer which delves into mindful selfcompassion and shares moving stories of how it can change lives.