by Harper West | Aug 23, 2021 | Self-Compassion, Shame
I was working with a patient on how to stop ruminating when he said something that was very insightful and perfectly described the process of how to be more compassionate to yourself. Like many people, Ashok (not his real name) ruminated about his past mistakes...
by Harper West | Dec 29, 2019 | Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
I read Greater Good Magazine online, a publication by University of California, Berkley that “studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society,” to quote their...
by Harper West | Oct 3, 2019 | Self-Compassion, Speaking Engagements
LEARN HOW TO: turn down your inner criticfeel more calm, contented and fulfilled with lifemanage emotional problems such as irritability, anxiety and depression strengthen your relationshipsmeditate and be mindfulaccept and love yourself Stop repeating...
by Harper West | Dec 10, 2018 | Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion
Why not give yourself the gift of self-compassion? Join me in Clarkston, Michigan, for an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop, beginning Sunday, January 6, 2-4 pm. Learn to dial down your “inner critic,” practice meditations that build compassion for...
by Harper West | Jul 11, 2018 | Mindfulness, Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion
excerpted from and based on the Compassion-Focused Therapy protocol, by Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS NOTE: There is a lot of information below. I’d suggest reading it through fairly quickly, then going back and taking on each task in order and working on them slowly over...
by Harper West | Dec 23, 2015 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Shame
I recently attended a 6-day retreat and seminar on Mindful Self-Compassion led by Kristen Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, two of the leading authors and researchers on the topic. I am grateful to have had such a relaxing personal experience and opportunity for...
