The Science of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: How to Build New Habits to Transform Your Life
Kristin Neff
(Author)
Shauna Shapiro
(Author)
Description
Learn the science of self-compassion and mindfulness to heal and build resilience
In the face of a setback or failure, is your first response to get tough on yourself? Do you worry that being too easy on yourself will make you go soft? In fact, over a decade of research shows that mindful self-compassion makes us stronger, not weaker. Together, mindfulness and self-compassion: Reduce anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and chronic pain.Make us more capable, connected with others, and, resilient.
Improve our health, personal relationships, and ability to achieve our aspirations. In this immersive, seven-hour audio program--presented to an audience of psychotherapists, caregivers, teachers, and meditators--you'll join two pioneering researchers to explore: The science supporting the many benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion
- How to build kind awareness through meditations, physical gestures, and many other tested methods
- How to cultivate presence, ease, and courage
Taught with depth, humor, and an empathy for those in need, Shauna Shapiro and Kristin Neff weave surprising scientific insights, their own stories as dedicated mothers and researchers, and a wealth of guided practices to bring mindfulness and self-compassion into every area of our lives. Highlights: Three ingredients of effective mindfulness: Intention, Attention, and Attitude
- Posture, movement, touch, and tone of voice--somatic tools to activate self-compassion
- Self-esteem versus self-compassion--crucial differences
- Working with a challenging client, parent, or child (and not burning out)
- Healing trauma--guidance for survivors and therapists
- How mindfulness and self-compassion foster secure attachment within ourselves
- Interconnectedness and inter-being--how self-compassion and mindfulness expand our empathy and sense of self--and many other topics
Product Details
Price
$69.95
$65.05
Publisher
Sounds True
Publish Date
April 02, 2019
Dimensions
7.1 X 0.9 X 7.1 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Compact Disc
EAN/UPC
9781683642817
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About the Author
Kristin NeffKristin Neff, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin and a practitioner in the Insight Meditation tradition. She is the author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. A true pioneer in the field, nearly 20 years ago she first identified self-compassion as a measurable trait, and now there are over a thousand published studies on its benefits. Kristin is a cofounder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, and gives talks and teaches workshops on self-compassion worldwide. In addition to her research, she has developed an eight-week program to teach self-compassion skills called Mindful Self-Compassion. The program, co-created with her colleague Chris Germer, has been taken by tens of thousands of people worldwide. Kristin and Chris coauthored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, an immediate bestseller. Learn more at self-compassion.org. Shauna ShapiroShauna Shapiro, PhD, is a professor, author, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion. Nearly one million people have watched her 2017 TEDx talk The Power of Mindfulness, rated one of the top 10 talks on mindfulness. Dr. Shapiro has published over 150 journal articles and coauthored two critically acclaimed books translated into 14 languages: The Art and Science of Mindfulness, and Mindful Discipline. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Mashable, Wired, USA Today, the Dr. Oz Show, HuffPost, Yoga Journal, and the American Psychologist. Dr. Shapiro has been an invited speaker for the King of Thailand, the Danish Government, Bhutan's Gross National Happiness Summit, and the World Council for Psychotherapy, as well as for Fortune 100 companies including Google, Cisco Systems, Procter & Gamble, and Genentech. Dr. Shapiro is a summa cum laude graduate of Duke University and a Fellow of the Mind and Life Institute, co-founded by the Dalai Lama.
