[This episode with Dr Chris Germer is from a YouTube episode aired on 16 February 2024.]

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”

Chris Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and MSC has since been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program.

Chris spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is also the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion; he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy; and he maintains a small online practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Chris Germer

01:04 Origins of Mindful Self-Compassion

01:33 Personal Journey with Self-Compassion

02:52 The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation

08:26 Developing the Mindful Self-Compassion Program

09:45 Early Challenges and Growth

10:55 Global Impact and Evolution

16:31 Addressing Trauma and Cultural Pain

20:23 Understanding Shame and Self-Compassion

29:58 Exploring the Concept of Duality

32:58 The Role of Contemplative Practice

34:11 Mindful Self-Compassion Program

35:27 Components of Self-Compassion

39:13 Shame and Emotional Distress

45:12 The Innocence Behind Shame

48:43 The Joy of Compassion Work

52:43 Upcoming Programs and Initiatives

55:58 Connecting Through Compassion

57:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

Dr Chris Germer's webpage

https://chrisgermer.com/

Center for Mindful Self-Compassion webpage

https://centerformsc.org/

The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions

https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Path-Self-Compassion-Yourself-Destructive/dp/1593859759/

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive

https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Self-Compassion-Workbook-Yourself-Strength/dp/1462526780/

Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals

https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Mindful-Self-Compassion-Program-Professionals/dp/1462538894/

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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