{"product_id":"the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions","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 accepted them? 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.\n\nSee also The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, 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 Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals).\n\nAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1593859759\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1593859759.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sharon Salzberg|Christopher K. Germer\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43374357708861,"sku":"BVV.1593859759.G","price":5.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1593859759-0.jpg?v=1784588979","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}