Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago. She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. She is author of the bestselling books Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion. Along with her colleague Chris Germer, she co-developed the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion program and co-founded the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. They co-wrote the best-selling The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. For more info see self-compassion.org.
Events with Dr. Kristin Neff
Connecting with the Source of CompassionDecember 10 - 15, 2024
A Transformative Residential Meditation Retreat Join us for a profound journey into the heart of compassion. Guided by Caverly Morgan and special guest Dr. Kristin Neff, this five-day experiential retreat is designed to help you access and embody your unlimited, Big Self, where natural wisdom and compassion reside. Connect with your compassionate nature. Many of us struggle to offer ourselves compassion because we are identified with a limited, separate sense of self. This smaller self often feels inadequate, unworthy, or lacking the resources and knowledge to truly care for itself. This is the self that suffers. Opening our hearts transforms…