Self-Compassion Research
6 Ways Dogs Teach Us Self-Compassion
By Marissa C. Knox
Trained MSC Teacher and PhD candidate,
Educational Psychology
A recent study examined the effects of dog ownership on veterans with symptoms of post-traumatic stress. This research sugges...
Children, Teens, and Families
Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself
by Mara Elwood
CMSC Correspondent
Parenting can be one of the planet's toughest jobs. In her forthcoming book, S...
Food for Thought
Medicine for Difficult Times
This incisive and thoughtful commentary teaches how self-compassion, mindfulness, and relationship can support us in coping with tragedy and violence...
Good Works
“How is Your Heart Today?”
Compassion at Angola Prison
Touched by the depth of caring and authentic brotherhood he found during a recent trip to Angola Prison in Louisiana, USA, Chris Germer discovered the...
Inclusion and Diversity
“How is Your Heart Today?”
Compassion at Angola Prison
Touched by the depth of caring and authentic brotherhood he found during a recent trip to Angola Prison in Louisiana, USA, Chris Germer discovered the...
Inspiration
Self-Compassionate Parenting Through Addiction Recovery
by Catherine Polan Orzech
Mothers in recovery face the challenges as parents that others of us will never have to face. But they also face many...
Relational Self-Compassion
“How is Your Heart Today?”
Compassion at Angola Prison
Touched by the depth of caring and authentic brotherhood he found during a recent trip to Angola Prison in Louisiana, USA, Chris Germer discovered the...
Self-Compassion Around the World
Loving, Connected Presence in a Global Classroom
While it might be difficult to imagine an online learning experience being as effective as a traditional classroom experience, we've found over the ye...
Special Populations
“How is Your Heart Today?”
Compassion at Angola Prison
Touched by the depth of caring and authentic brotherhood he found during a recent trip to Angola Prison in Louisiana, USA, Chris Germer discovered the...
Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion
Medicine for Difficult Times
This incisive and thoughtful commentary teaches how self-compassion, mindfulness, and relationship can support us in coping with tragedy and violence...
