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This strategy is consistent with therapeutic strategies that encourage self-compassion.
Stephen W. Porges • The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)
I said to myself in a soft compassionate voice, This hurts. This is really hard. Then I put my hand on my heart as a gesture of kindness towards myself, and said mentally, May I be kind to myself in this moment.
Melli O'Brien • Deep Resilience: A four-step journey to unshakable inner strength
“May I be happy” or “May I be peaceful”
Sharon Salzberg • Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Classics)
One of the most powerful exercises I learned was to simply listen to my self-talk. I would record voice memos to myself on my phone, after I did anything that could produce self-judgment, such as archery or driving my race-car simulator, or even just cooking dinner, and send each one to my therapist. My instinct in these situations was typically to
... See morePeter Attia MD • Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
As responsible adults with sufficient knowledge, we have the power to take control of ourselves.
Francine Shapiro • Getting Past Your Past
The Self is the key to healing and integrating our disparate parts through its Compassion, Curiosity, Attunement, and other capacities. It is also the natural leader of our inner family, a guide through the adventures of life.
Jay Earley • Self-Therapy : A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Wholeness Using IFS, A Cutting-Edge Psychotherapy, 3rd Edition
The Fourth Mindfulness Training
Thich Nhat Hanh • The Art of Mindfulness
Over sixty years ago, Carl Rogers, a pioneer in psychotherapy research, demonstrated that improvement in therapy was associated with a triad of therapist behaviors: genuineness, accurate empathy, and unconditional positive regard.