“When we rest into presence, we discover a larger field of loving awareness holding all our fears, anxieties, and pain — our ultimate resource for healing.” - Bennett Crawford, LCSW

Therapist and mindfulness teacher Bennett Crawford, LCSW, discusses how loving-kindness and self-compassion can become medicine for self-hate and the inner critic. He discusses how the inner critic often tries to protect us, why meeting it with compassion can transform our relationship with ourselves, and how simple daily practices—like grounding, self-talk, and visualization—can rewire the brain toward healing. A conversation about patience, presence, and remembering the love that’s already within you. https://www.hope-wellness.com/bennett-crawford-lcsw

00:00 Understanding Loving Kindness

01:39 Introduction

02:17 Definition of loving kindness

04:00 Loving kindness and self-compassion

06:38 When you hate yourself

09:50 Origins of the inner critic

13:13 Compassion as medicine

16:41 Voice dialogue and IFS tools

21:57 Navigating Self-Hate and Compassion

27:54 The Inner Critic and Its Origins

33:57 Practices for Self-Compassion

40:48 The Nature of Self-Compassion

45:40 Cultivating Love Through Visualization

50:43 Understanding and Embracing Our Stories

55:49 Reparenting and Healing Through Love

01:00:42 The Journey of Being Human and Embracing Vulnerability

01:05:47 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

01:08:24 Experiencing Unconditional Love

01:10:22 Qualities of Secure Attachment

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