{"product_id":"the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions-9781593859756","title":"The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions","description":"\"Buck up.\" \"Stop feeling sorry for yourself.\" \"Don't ruin everything.\" When 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Germer, PhD, has a private practice in mindfulness- and compassion-based psychotherapy in Arlington, Massachusetts, and is a part-time Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School\/Cambridge Health Alliance. He is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and of the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e (for the general public) and \u003ci\u003eTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMindfulness and Psychotherapy, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e (for professionals). Dr. Germer lectures and leads workshops internationally. His website is \u003ci\u003ehttps: \/\/chrisgermer.com.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608670966034,"sku":"9781593859756","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d945e866-eea7-49af-8d3c-5d1e913b155c.jpg?v=1732324147","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions-9781593859756","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}