Laura Edelstein Counseling, PLLC

I really love self compassion both for myself and as a tool to teach clients. Sometimes people worry that they won't accomplish anything without being self critical or that it is "wimpy." I love these slides that explain why self compassion isn't being self pitying, week or selfish, and you can accomplish more and be a more accountable person when you are self compassionate.

When a particular part is triggered, it tends to take us over so we can't see outside of the worldview of that part.

When we relate to a triggered part from a place of compassion, we become dis-identified with the part.

When we're compassionate to our parts, they lose their grip on us. We gain greater clarity and can make wiser choices.

This is a great message for everyone.

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