In her tremendously popular first book, Self-Compassion, psychologist Kristin Neff, Ph.D., transformed our approach to self-care and how we see our relationship with ourselves. Based on research, she ...

Many people see affirmations as magical thinking, that if you say, ‘I’m going to get that job,’’’ it increases your chances, ...

Many of us are our own harshest critics. In times of struggle, we far too easily berate ourselves. I witness this in my work on friendship, as we often judge ourselves for how difficult it can be to ...

“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, that I’ll stop gaining ...

“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.

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 ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...

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 ...

Many of us will start out the New Year by making a list of resolutions – changes we want to make to be happier such as eating ...

Everyone likes to believe they’re a beacon of empathy and understanding. But sometimes, our perception of our own compassion doesn’t quite match reality. This isn’t about pointing fingers or shaming ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Insight Meditation Center is hosting the online event, “Self-Compassion for Work Stress and Burnout,” with self-compassion expert Chris Germer from 1 to 2 p.m. this Saturday, ...