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 ...

Simple and Essential,” a free online session about “self-compassion as a practical, everyday skill to support emotional ...

Self-confidence is the foundation of a fulfilling life. When we believe in ourselves, we are more likely to take on new challenges, pursue our goals and maintain a positive outlook on life. However, ...

Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, ...

This month we are often inundated with messages of love and compassion, for a significant other, your family, friends and others. Those are all deserving parties, but when was the last time you showed ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of persuading a loved one to change their behavior. “Positive narratives of tough love ...

Some people find it easy to be kind, until they have to turn that compassion inward. Here are the signs you might be lacking in self-compassion. It’s not at all an uncommon experience to be deeply ...

Compassion training activates brain regions linked to resilience and well-being, contrasting with empathy's association with ...

The month of July is BIPOC (Bipoc, Indigenous and People of Color) Mental Health Month, or National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. While every day is a great time to center the unique ...

“I want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, I’ll stop gaining ground.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 25: James Laurie, aged 8, is assisted in his online work by his mother Laurette as he continues home schooling, on January 25, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Under ...