by Ana Quirk | Jan 19, 2026 | Self-Compassion
Self-compassion has been an essential part of my healing journey and self-care practice. So much so, that one of the primary therapeutic modalities that I use in therapy with my clients is called Compassion-Focused Therapy, and I often like to pair it with gentle...
by Christina Healey | Aug 28, 2025 | Self-Compassion, Therapy
And why that’s actually a sign you’re doing it right A lot of people come to therapy hoping to feel better, calmer, lighter, more free. But what often catches folks off guard is that, for a while, they actually feel worse. Not because therapy isn’t working, but...
by Alex Sura | Aug 7, 2025 | Self-Compassion
When I first began my education as a clinical social worker, I was assigned The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff. At the time, I was unfamiliar with the concept of self-compassion and deeply self-critical. That workbook laid the foundation for a kind...
by Carolyn Holland | Jul 14, 2025 | Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is often described as treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would offer to a good friend during difficult times. While the concept sounds simple, putting self-compassion into practice can be challenging, especially...
by Ana Quirk | Dec 27, 2024 | Self-Compassion
We’ve all heard of self-compassion, but most of us have an incomplete concept of this practice, and it’s time we talk about it. The word “compassion” is derived from latin, and it means “to suffer with”. Compassion refers to the way we respond to suffering, whether...
by Kelsy Kerr | Sep 5, 2022 | Self-Compassion
As a child, teen, and even into early adulthood, I was a big people-pleaser. I thought that being a good friend or child meant dropping everything and going along with whatever everyone else wanted. I used to believe that saying no and disappointing someone meant I...
