Self-awareness can be powerful, but without self-compassion, it can easily turn into self-criticism or shame. In this episode of Love Each Other Better, I talk with Cheri Krause, Licensed Professional Counselor, Coach, and teacher of Nonviolent Communication, and my friend and colleague of nearly twenty years. Cheri is passionate about the transformative power of self-compassion, and shares her knowledge, experience, and wisdom with us generously in this conversation. In this episode, you'll learn:

• What self-compassion actually is and why it's essential alongside self-awareness

• A practical six-step approach to self-compassion that can be applied right away

• How to shift from self-abandonment to self-accompaniment in daily life

• Ways to strengthen relationships through compassion for yourself and others

• Tools to feel connected, good enough, and grounded even under life's pressures

Whether you want to bring more kindness to yourself, deepen your relationships, or navigate life with more ease, this episode is full of insights and practices you can start using today.

Connect with my guest, Cheri Krause: Cheri Krause is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach. They are a nonbinary individual who first learned about Nonviolent Communication while living in the country, India, where they lived for over ten years. Most recently, Cheri has been fascinated by self compassion, like that taught by Kristin Neff, Ph.D.

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