I would highly recommend the following books about Self Compassion:

  • The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook, by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, Guilford Press (2018).  This is highly recommended for those participating in the 8-week MSC programme. Participants have found this book particularly helpful both during and after the programme.
  • Self-Compassion, by Kristin Neff, Yellow Kite (2011)
  • The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions, by Christopher Germer, New York Guildford Press (2009)
  • The Little Book of Self Compassion, by Kathryn Lovewell, Kind Mind Publishing (2019). A fantastic, pocket sized, introduction to Self-Compassion.
  • The Voices in my head, by Kathryn Lovewell, Kind Mind Publishing (2020). This is an amazing book to support conversations with our small people about their critical and compassionate voices.  Reading age of 6-10 years.

Other highly recommended books:

  • The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brené Brown, Vermilion (2020)
  • Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead,  by Brené Brown, Penguin Life (2015)
  • Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone, by Brené Brown, Vermilion (2017)
  • Rising Strong Paperback, by Brené Brown, Vermilion (2015)
  • The Compassionate Mind, Paul Gilbert, London; Constable (2009)
  • Hardwiring Happiness: How to reshape your brain and your life, by Rick Hanson,  Rider (2014)
  • Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, by Sharon Salzberg, Shambhala Publications Inc (Revised edition 2002)
  • Radical Acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha, Tara Brach, New York: Bantam (2003)

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