It's no secret that suffering and difficult times are part of life. And it's never too late for a transformational shift.

In her tremendously popular first book, Self-Compassion, psychologist Kristin Neff, Ph.D., transformed our approach to self-care and how we see our relationship with ourselves. Based on research, she ...

There’s never a moment in life more lonely than when you’re at home and you’ve had a very difficult meeting with your manager, or you’ve just finished a presentation you’ve been working on for weeks, ...

This month we are often inundated with messages of love and compassion, for a significant other, your family, friends and others. Those are all deserving parties, but when was the last time you showed ...

“I want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, that I’ll stop gaining ...

Everyone likes to believe they’re a beacon of empathy and understanding. But sometimes, our perception of our own compassion doesn’t quite match reality. This isn’t about pointing fingers or shaming ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Insight Meditation Center is hosting the online event, “Self-Compassion for Work Stress and Burnout,” with self-compassion expert Chris Germer from 1 to 2 p.m. this Saturday, ...