The Psychology of Self Compassion Building a Sustainable Foundation for Mental Well Being

~50 min · 13 stations

Start reading — Station 01

Conductor

The Conductor

All aboard for a journey inward; we’re tracking the history of the human heart to build a sturdier foundation for your own peace of mind. Mind the gap as we depart into the roots of self-compassion.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

Identify historical origins of self-compassion

Station 01: Roots of Compassion in Human History

Describe physiological responses to self-kindness

Station 02: The Biology of Emotional Regulation

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

Differentiate self-compassion from self-esteem

Station 03: Self-Compassion vs Self-Esteem

Analyze Neff's three pillars of self-compassion

Station 04: The Three Components Model

Examine the mammalian caregiving system

Station 05: Evolutionary Psychology of Safety

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

Identify triggers for negative self-talk

Station 06: Deconstructing the Inner Critic

Utilize mindfulness for emotional awareness

Station 07: Mindfulness as a Gateway

Connect individual suffering to universal experience

Station 08: Common Humanity Integration

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

Construct supportive internal dialogue

Station 09: Developing Self-Compassionate Language

Perform physical soothing exercises

Station 10: Somatic Soothing Techniques

Apply self-compassion during adversity

Station 11: Resilience in Challenging Times

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

Design a daily self-compassion routine

Station 12: Building a Sustainable Practice

Evaluate the moral necessity of self-compassion

Station 13: The Ethics of Self-Care

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