Download or read book The Mindful Path to Self-compassion written by Christopher K. Germer and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For people who struggle with difficult emotions like anxiety, guilt, anger, loneliness, sadness, or low self-esteem, mindfulness practices can be enhanced by adding a simple yet powerful ingredient: self-compassion. Without it, we all too often respond to emotional suffering with self-criticism, shame, or defensiveness - tough-to-break habits that only make suffering worse. This wise, eloquent, and practical book illuminates the nature of self-compassion and offers easy-to-follow, scientifically grounded steps for incorporating it into daily life.