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Oct 2024
1h 11m

Self-Compassion: How to Make it Work For...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Why do so many people seem to resist self-compassion? Dr. Chris Germer, co-creator of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to explore how we can work with the deeply ingrained shame that gets in the way. Dr. Germer shares common misunderstandings about self-compassion, and they discuss the complex interplay between shame, self-criticism, and ou ... Show More
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