Self-Compassion Practice: Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
Based on Dr. Kristin Neff's important self-compassion research, this 14-day program teaches you to break the cycle of brutal self-criticism that fuels shame spirals and relapse. You'll learn the three pillars of self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness) and build practical skills like self-compassion breaks, compassionate letter writing, and managing backdraft. Evidence-based, not fluffy.
What You'll Learn
- Identify and interrupt your inner critic patterns before they trigger shame spirals
- Apply the three pillars of self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness) in daily life
- Use self-compassion breaks to regulate intense emotions in real time
- Write compassionate letters that rewire how you relate to your own mistakes
- Navigate backdraft, the difficult emotions that surface when you start treating yourself with kindness
- Build a sustainable daily self-compassion practice that supports long-term recovery
Course Syllabus
Module 1: The Three Pillars of Self-Compassion
0/5Before you can change how you treat yourself, you need to understand the science behind self-compassion. This module introduces Dr. Kristin Neff's three-component model and helps you see exactly where your self-compassion gaps are.
Module 2: Replacing the Inner Critic
0/5Now that you understand self-compassion conceptually, this module gets practical. You'll learn to catch your inner critic in the act, transform its voice into something useful, write compassionate letters, and manage the backdraft that emerges when you start treating yourself differently.
Module 3: Building a Self-Compassion Life
0/4You have the knowledge and the tools. This final module is about integration, weaving self-compassion into your daily routines, relationships, and recovery so it becomes your default response rather than a technique you have to consciously remember.