Below is a collection of recommended readings to complement our work together in your journey with Mindful Self Compassion. I only recommend books which I truly believe in and have found helpful. If you would like to deepen your meditation practice, I’ve listed some helpful aides also.
The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook:A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive , Kristin Neff, Ph.D. Christopher Germer, Ph.D. If you are taking the 8-week course I highly recommend this book.
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, Christopher Germer, Ph.D
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Kristin Neff, PhD
Self-Compassion for Dummies, Steven Hickman, PsyD
The Self-Compassion Skills Workbook: A 14-Day Plan to Transform Your Relationship With Yourself, Tim Desmond LMFT
Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive, Kristin Neff, Ph.D
A Healing Space: Befriending Ourselves in Difficult Times, Matt Licata, Ph.D
We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption, Kaira Jewel Lingo
Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience, Sharon Salzberg
Loving-Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, Sharon Salzberg
A Lamp in the Darkness: Illuminating the Path Through Difficult Times, Jack Kornfield, Ph.D
Compassion Focused Therapy, Paul Gilbert, OBE
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D
The Self-Talk Workout: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism and Transform the Voice in Your Head, Rachel Turow, PhD
BLUECONY Meditation Bench Beautiful, adjustable, portable meditation bench
Dharma Crafts Cafu and Zabuton Meditation Cushions For those who like using cushions. Many colors available
EIJU - Spicy Sandalwood Long Stick Incense Beautiful low smoke incense for meditation