TY - BOOK AU - Neff, Kristin. TI - Self compassion : : stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind SN - 9781473680302 AV - BF 575 .S37 .N44 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - London : PB - Yellow Kite Books, KW - "SECURITY (PSYCHOLOGY) KW - SELF-ACCEPTANCE KW - COMPASSION N1 - Includes index. ; Part One. Why self-compassion?.--Part Two. The core components of self-compassion.--Part Three. The benefits of self-compassion.--Part Four. Self-compassion in relation to others.--Part Five. The joy of self-compassion N2 - Kristin Neff, Ph. D., says that it's time to "stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind." Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients--and Dr. Neff's extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living ER -