You probably picked up this book because shame hurts. In his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness expert, Christopher Germer has learned how truly devastating this emotion can be. But Dr. Germer has also developed a powerful approach to healing. This wise, encouraging book guides you to understand how shame constricts your life and take concrete steps to break free. Research has demonstrated over and over that as self-compassion increases, shame decreases. Based on Dr. Germer's renowned Self-Compassion for Shame course, the book is chock-full of stories, reflections, "Try This" exercises, and guided practices, including audio tracks at the companion website. Work through the 21 concise chapters at your own pace--and use the practices on the spot whenever you feel shame in daily life.
Author Biography
Christopher Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Lecturer on Psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He is coauthor (with Kristin Neff) of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout (for the general public) and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program (for professionals). Dr. Germer is also author of Self-Compassion for Shame and The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and coeditor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. He lectures and leads workshops internationally and has a small psychotherapy practice in Massachusetts. His website is https: //chrisgermer.com.
