Taming the Inner Critic: A Guide to Self-Compassion
Description
In this episode of The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing Wellbeing and Study, hosts Liz and Melissa are joined by RMIT counsellor Emma Abeyaratne to explore the power of self-compassion. Many of us are familiar with the relentless inner critic that harshly judges our every move. Whether it’s self-criticism or external judgments, these negative voices can significantly impact our self-esteem. But what if we could respond to ourselves with the same kindness we’d extend to a friend?
Emma discusses the concept of self-compassion as a transformative approach to managing low self-esteem, harsh self-criticism, and feelings of shame. We delve into practical strategies to quiet the inner critic, build a more compassionate inner dialogue, and develop both tender and fierce self-compassion.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- For more on self-compassion, visit Dr. Kristen Neff’s website: self-compassion.org
- Listen to our previous episode with Emma on procrastination (link in our podcast feed).
- For additional support, check out RMIT’s Counselling Services: RMIT Student Counselling.
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