Watch this when
Tender Self-Compassion Break | Soothing Meditation for Emotional Support Guided by Dr. Kristin Neff
Some days you don't need a fix. You need to be held, and you can start by holding yourself.
Who it's for
When someone is in pain, the reflex is often to push the feeling away or judge themselves for having it.
Sad→Comforted
Feelings it meets
What it is
A guided practice of under five minutes led by self-compassion researcher Dr. Kristin Neff, one of several variants of her self-compassion break. Her Self-Compassion Institute describes this version as a practice to help you accept yourself and your difficult emotions when you need comfort and soothing.
Where to find it
YouTube, Dr. Kristin Neff's channel (free). An audio version of the same-named practice is on self-compassion.org and Insight Timer.
Before you start
Heads up: May bring up difficult feelings.
Age: Ages 12+
The stars are not afraid to appear like fireflies.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 48
