{"product_id":"the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions-9781593859756","title":"The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Buck up.\" \"Stop feeling sorry for yourself.\" \"Don't ruin everything.\" \u003c\/b\u003eWhen you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we \u003ci\u003eaccepted \u003c\/i\u003ethem? 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e See also \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, \u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, \u003c\/i\u003e by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-6186987\"\u003eChristopher Germer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Guilford Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593859756\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1593859759\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SEL\"\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SEL016000\"\u003ePersonal Growth | Happiness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY013000\"\u003eEmotions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SEL\"\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SEL042000\"\u003eEmotions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Christopher Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Lecturer on Psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. His books with Kristin Neff include \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMindful Self-Compassion for Burnout\u003c\/i\u003e (for the general public) and \u003ci\u003eTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program\u003c\/i\u003e (for professionals). Dr. Germer is also author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e and coeditor of \u003ci\u003eMindfulness and Psychotherapy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy\u003c\/i\u003e. He lectures and leads workshops internationally and has a small psychotherapy practice in Massachusetts. His website is \u003ci\u003ehttps: \/\/chrisgermer.com. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48913278861549,"sku":"9781593859756","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_ed4617c3-151f-47e3-9870-399beb07c39f.jpg?v=1761237705","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive-thoughts-and-emotions-9781593859756","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}