“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”
Chris Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and MSC has since been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program.
Chris spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is also the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion; he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy; and he maintains a small online practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Chris Germer
01:04 Origins of Mindful Self-Compassion
01:33 Personal Journey with Self-Compassion
02:52 The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation
08:26 Developing the Mindful Self-Compassion Program
09:45 Early Challenges and Growth
10:55 Global Impact and Evolution
16:31 Addressing Trauma and Cultural Pain
20:23 Understanding Shame and Self-Compassion
29:58 Exploring the Concept of Duality
32:58 The Role of Contemplative Practice
34:11 Mindful Self-Compassion Program
35:27 Components of Self-Compassion
39:13 Shame and Emotional Distress
45:12 The Innocence Behind Shame
48:43 The Joy of Compassion Work
52:43 Upcoming Programs and Initiatives
55:58 Connecting Through Compassion
57:38 Final Thoughts and Resources
TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:
Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session
LINKS:
Dr Chris Germer's webpage
https://chrisgermer.com/
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion webpage
https://centerformsc.org/
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Path-Self-Compassion-Yourself-Destructive/dp/1593859759/
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Self-Compassion-Workbook-Yourself-Strength/dp/1462526780/
Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals
https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Mindful-Self-Compassion-Program-Professionals/dp/1462538894/
If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480
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