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The 5 Myths of Self-Compassion
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This research-based rebuttal is also an exploration of the benefits the practice of self-compassion brings to the therapeutic process. It gives you everything you need to overcome the resistance of clients trapped in pain by self-criticism and shame. The objections this session takes on are:
- Self-compassion is a form of self-pity
- Self-compassion means weakness
- Self-compassion will make me complacent
- Self-compassion is narcissistic
- Self-compassion is selfish
OBJECTIVES
- Explain why practicing self-compassion is neither a sign of weakness nor self-indulgence
OUTLINE
- Self-Compassion vs. Mindfulness
- Self-Compassion vs. Self-Acceptance
- Self-Pity
- Indicators of Self-Compassion
Richard Simon, Ph.D.
Richard Simon, PhD, was a clinical psychologist and the late editor of Psychotherapy Networker, the most topical, timely, and widely read publication in the psychotherapy field. During his career, he received every major magazine industry honor, including the National Magazine Award.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Rich Simon is the President of Psychotherapy Networker, Inc. and the editor of Psychotherapy Networker magazine. He is a published author and receives royalties. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Rich Simon has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Kristin Neff, PhD
Kristin Neff, PhD, is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over a decade ago.
Kristin’s work has received extensive media coverage, including The New York Times, MSNBC, National Public Radio, Reader’s Digest, and Psychology Today. She provides workshops on self-compassion worldwide, and has developed an eight-week program to help people learn to be more self-compassionate in daily life.
Kristin is also featured in the bestselling book and award-winning documentary The Horse Boy (www.horseboyworld.com), which chronicles her family’s journey to Mongolia where they trekked on horseback to find healing for her autistic son.
She received her doctorate in Human Development from the University of California at Berkeley and is currently an Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to writing numerous academic articles on the topic, she is author of the book "Self-Compassion," released by William Morrow in 2011.
Information on self-compassion - including videos, guided meditations, exercises, research articles, and a way to test your own self-compassion level – is available at www.self-compassion.org.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kristin Neff is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kristin Neff has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
