Resources

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Drs. Michaela B. Swee and Susan Murray in the Media

• Michaela is interviewed by Selena Gomez's online magazine, Wondermind, on how to help yourself when you are in a shame spiral, August 2023
• An article about the benefits of self-compassionate letter writing for shame, March 2023
• Michaela is interviewed by Italy's La Repubblica on the topic of shame, February 2023
• A guide on How to Cope with Shame, September 2022

Books

• Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (Kristen Neff)
• The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive (Kristen Neff & Christopher Germer)
• The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions (Christopher Germer)
• The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges (Paul Gilbert)
• The Compassionate Mind Approach to Overcoming Anxiety (Dennis Tirch)
• Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong (Kelly Wilson & Troy DuFrene)
• Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (Steve Hayes)
• The Compassionate Mind Approach to Difficult Emotions Using Compassion Focused Therapy (Chris Irons)

Mindfulness Meditations (Audio)

• The Compassionate Mind Foundation
• Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy
• Dr. Kristen Neff's Website
• Dr. Chris Germer's Website
• Dr. Jack Kornfield's Website
• Foundation for Active Compassion

Other Self-Compassion Exercises

• Dr. Kristen Neff's Website

Videos

• Brief introduction to CFT by Dr. Paul Gilbert
• Short video on what compassion is with Dr. Kristen Neff
• In-depth introduction to/lecture on Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) led by Dr. Paul Gilbert, founder of CFT
• Strengthening the mind through CFT by Dr. Paul Gilbert
• Self-compassion vs. self-esteem with Dr. Kristen Neff
• A TedTalk on Self-esteem and Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristen Neff
• Dr. Thupten Jinpa on the science and practice of Compassion Cultivation

Scientifically Validated Self-Report Measures Related to Compassion

• The Compassionate Mind Foundation
• Dr. Kristen Neff's Website

Referrals

• ACBS - Find an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapist
• The Compassionate Mind Foundation - Derby, England, UK
• Center for Compassion Focused Therapy - New York City
• CompassionateMind.Net - Spokane, Washington, USA

In-Person and Online Events/Trainings in Compassion

• In-person workshops and trainings with Dr. Chris Germer
• Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
• For adolescents: Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
• Online courses in mindfulness with Dr. Jack Kornfield
• Compassion Institute
• Foundation for Active Compassion

For Therapists

• Trainings for practitioners - Compassionate Mind Foundation
• Consultation and peer supervision in CFT through the Compassionate Mind Foundation
• Trainings for practitioners - Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy
• Consultation in CFT through the NY Center for Compassion Focused Therapy

Research and Press on Compassion

• A Guide on How to Cope with Shame by Drs. Michaela B. Swee and Susan Murray
• 5 Myths of Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristen Neff
• Enormous database of freely accessible publications by Dr. Kristen Neff and colleagues
• Research articles and book chapters by Dr. Chris Germer and colleagues
• Research articles freely available through Compassion Institute