Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation

Applying the art and science of self-compassion to day-to-day therapy work.

This lucidly written guide integrates traditional Buddhist teachings and mindfulness with cutting-edge science from several distinct fields—including neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, psychotherapy outcome research, and positive psychology—to explain how clinicians can help clients develop a more loving, kind, and forgiving attitude through self-compassion.

The practice of self-compassion supports effective thera...