“Shame is the lie someone told you about yourself.” —Anais Nin (attributed) Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about how self-compassion can heal the shame of childhood wounds. I received many ...

Endings can awaken guilt and shame for trauma survivors. Learn how the Self-Forgiveness Pool ritual can help release ...

Mental health professionals stressed that self-compassion is key to managing one's inner critical voice, encouraging people ...

Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, ...

Today, I’d like to talk about an extremely sticky topic: practical compassion. I use this term to remind both myself and my clients that self-compassion is not equivalent to making excuses, and is ...

Year-end goal-setting doesn’t require more pressure. Learn how compassion helps you reflect clearly, set aligned goals, and ...

If a good friend tells you about an ordeal they’re facing or a mistake they’ve made, how do you typically respond? In all likelihood, you offer kindness and comfort, perhaps speaking in a warm and ...

A new study published in Pastoral Psychology explored the psychological traits of Christians and atheists, focusing on self-compassion, narcissism, and shame. The findings suggest that Christians, on ...

Healing is a journey that often involves deep emotional and spiritual introspection. In the midst of this process, many people struggle with feelings of shame and guilt. These emotions can be ...

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

Compassion is an active response to suffering, moving beyond empathy to offer genuine help and reduce harm. It's a strength, ...