1. What Is Self-Compassion?

2. What Self-Compassion Is Not

3. The Benefits of Self-Compassion

4. The Physiology of Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion

5. The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion

6. Mindfulness

7. Letting Go of Resistance

8. Backdraft

9. Developing Loving-Kindness

10. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves

11. Self-Compassionate Motivation

12. Self-Compassion and Our Bodies

13. Stages of Progress

14. Living Deeply

15. Being There for Others without Losing Ourselves

16. Meeting Difficult Emotions

17. Self-Compassion and Shame

18. Self-Compassion in Relationships

19. Self-Compassion for Caregivers

20. Self-Compassion and Anger in Relationships

21. Self-Compassion and Forgiveness

22. Embracing the Good

23. Self-Appreciation

24. Taking It Forward

Practices and Exercises

Resources

List of Audio Files

Audio downloads:

1. Self-Compassion Break (5:20; Kristin Neff)

2. Self-Compassion Break (12:21; Christopher Germer)

3. Affectionate Breathing (21:28; Kristin Neff)

4. Affectionate Breathing (18:24; Christopher Germer)

5. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (17:08; Kristin Neff)

6. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (14:47; Christopher Germer)

7. Finding Loving-Kindness Phrases (23:02; Christopher Germer)

8. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves (20:40; Christopher Germer)

9. Compassionate Body Scan (23:55; Kristin Neff)

10. Compassionate Body Scan (43:36; Christopher Germer)

11. Giving and Receiving Compassion (20:48; Kristin Neff)

12. Giving and Receiving Compassion (21:20; Christopher Germer)

13. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:01; Kristin Neff)

14. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:09; Christopher Germer)

15. Compassionate Friend (18:09; Kristin Neff)

16. Compassionate Friend (15:05; Christopher Germer)

17. Compassion with Equanimity (14:38; Christopher Germer)