Dr. Kristen Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer, renowned experts in self-compassion and mindfulness, have just released a new book, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength and Thrive. The book is a culmination of years of collaboration, research and practical application in the training of thousands of people in Mindfulness Self-Compassion. In this episode, co-author Dr. Christopher Germer, discusses the essence and benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion in a way that makes it useable and effective. He exemplifies the difference and the important connection between mindfulness and self-compassion and the way we can apply Mindful Self-Compassion to daily life. He considers why people tend to be resistant to being self-compassionate and how Mindful Self-Compassion enhances motivation and change. He offers a special focus on the power and use of Mindful Self-Compassion for caregivers across professions, who have compassion for others.