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Resources

Poems

Web-Sites

Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

https://centerformsc.org/

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UCSD, CFM, Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute
https://mbpti.org

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Kristin Neff

https://self-compassion.org/

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Chris Germer

https://chrisgermer.com/

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

https://contextualscience.org/act 

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Awakening Joy program

https://www.awakeningjoy.info/index.php

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Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Stanford Medicine

https://ccare.stanford.edu/

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Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin–Madison 

https://centerhealthyminds.org/

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Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital 

https://www.chacmc.org/

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Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School 

https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org/umass-memorial-center-mindfulness

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Cognitively-Based Compassion Training, Emory University 

https://www.compassion.emory.edu/

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Compassion Cultivation Training and Contemplative Education, Compassion Institute https://www.compassioninstitute.com/the-program/compassion-cultivation-training/

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Compassion Focused Therapy, Compassionate Mind Foundation

https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/

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Greater Good Magazine, Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

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Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy 

https://meditationandpsychotherapy.org/

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Internal Family Systems, Center for Self Leadership 

https://ifs-institute.com/

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Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living

https://www.compassionateliving.info/

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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 

https://mbct.com/


Great Vow Monastery, retreats and trainings, including mindful eating

https://www.zendust.org/about-zen-community-of-oregon/mindful-eating/

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Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
https://www.cloudmountain.org/

 

LaShelle Lowe- Charde.  LaShelle teaches Non-Violent Communication, or as she calls it compassionate communication.  This is a different approach from mindful self-compassion and also very profound and helpful.
http://www.wiseheartpdx.org/classes.html

Apps

Insight Timer – many self-compassion practices are available on Insight Timer

Books

Neff, Self-Compassion:  The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

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Germer, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion

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Gilbert & Choden, Mindful Compassion:  how the science of compassion can help you understand your emotions, live in the present and connect deeply with others

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Siegel, The Mindfulness Solution:  Everyday Practices for everyday problems

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Hanson, Buddha’s Brain:  the practical neuroscience of happiness, love & wisdom

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Salzberg, The force of kindness:  change your life with love and compassion

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Van Der Kolk, Bessell:  The Body Keeps the Score

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