Self-compassion means treating yourself the way you would treat a friend who is having a hard time. Instead of harsh judgment after a mistake, you respond with understanding.

In this video, Jason offers some quick and easy self compassion exercises. This is video 3 of our 3 part self compassion series. You will want to watch the other 2 videos prior to watching this one: ...

Self-compassion is thought of as giving yourself the same compassion you'd give others. That means that self-compassion involves comforting and taking care of yourself. Joy Johnson, LCSW, author of ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

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