A recent study published in the journal Mindfulness suggests that treating oneself with kindness is linked to a preference ...

Fresno's cCare Cancer Center is looking to support women on their cancer journey by encouraging them to reclaim their ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – We’ve all heard the phrase “self-care” before, but what does it really mean? At its core, self-care is about taking intentional actions to prioritize our physical, mental, and ...

Reflective journaling also enables you to set goals that are aligned with self-compassion. By reflecting on what you want to ...

Here’s why writing a compassionate letter to your past self benefits your mental health. “Rosy retrospection” refers to the tendency to recall past events more positively than you may have experienced ...

When life feels heavy or overwhelming, journaling can be a surprisingly powerful tool to help you slow down, process emotions, and make sense of difficult moments. Writing offers a private, ...

This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need. —Kristin Neff Self-compassion is based on faith in one's ...

Self-compassion and self-forgiveness are both foundational to a person's well-being and have over and over transformed my therapy clients' lives. And while the terms are sometimes spoken of together, ...

In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we are launching a youth-led campaign across Marin County called “Love Your Body Week.” Eating disorders affect an estimated 30 million people ...

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

Journaling helps us understand and name our emotions, reduce stress and anxiety and boost our mood. Even a few minutes of writing or listing gratitude can make a meaningful difference.