Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Self-Compassion 5Chapter 1: Exploring Self-Compassion 7Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Self-Compassion 27Chapter 3: The Self-Compassion Road Ahead 53Chapter 4: Discovering Mindfulness in Self-Compassion 85Part 2: Traveling on the Self-Compassion Journey 111Chapter 5: Common Humanity: Connection and Belonging 113Chapter 6: Cultivating Your Innate Kindness 133Chapter 7: How Kindness Transforms in the Fire of Life 149Part 3: The Heartfelt Power of Self-Compassion 169Chapter 8: Discovering Core Values: Your Inner Compass 171Chapter 9: Dancing with the Inner Critic and Making Change 187Chapter 10: Encountering Difficult Emotions 207Chapter 11: Finding Tools for Working with Feelings 227Part 4: Turning Challenge into Opportunity 247Chapter 12: Transforming Challenging Relationships 249Chapter 13: Forgiving Without Forgetting 273Chapter 14: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging 281Chapter 15: Overcoming Our Ancient Brains: Opening to the Good 295Part 5: The Part of Tens 309Chapter 16: Ten Paths for Further Practice and Study 311Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Keeping Up Your Practice of Self-Compassion 319Chapter 18: Ten Ways Self-Compassion Can Improve Your Relationships 327Chapter 19: Ten Pocket Self-Compassion Practices for Busy People 337Index 345
Steven Hickman, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist; retired Associate Clinical Professor, University of California at San Diego School of Medicine; and Executive Director of the non-profit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. He has trained hundreds of teachers of mindfulness and compassion-based programs and is highly regarded as a speaker, teacher, and author.