Self-compassion has been shown to strengthen the parts of the brain that make people happier, more resilient, and more attuned to others. It helps comfort negative emotions in the present, heal ...

Compassion-focused therapy helps people be kinder to themselves and others. CFT works by combining compassion training with mindfulness and other techniques. Compassion-focused therapy can help with ...

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

Gestalt therapy is a type of talk therapy that focuses on the “here and now” and a holistic view of individuals. Gestalt techniques might include role play, dreamwork, and more. Gestalt therapy is a ...

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

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...

We live in a soft world where the slightest sign of discomfort can be regarded with concern and even panic. Did someone say something you found hurtful? Time to go to a therapist, who can make you ...

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 ...