Kill them with (self) kindness: The what and how of self-compassion

 Welcome to The Formulation Station: A Psychology Podcast with your co-hosts, Dr. Aimee Maxwell and Jessica Graham!  On today’s episode, we discuss all things self-compassion, including:

·       What is self-compassion?

·       Compassion for self vs others

·       The 3 tenets of self-compassion

·       Why do we avoid being compassionate to ourselves?

·       Managing the inner-critic from a self-compassionate lens

We also share a fascinating discussion on Jeffrey Dahmer and Jess and Aimee both share their Psychsesses and Human Moments. If you have a question that you want answered during our Therapy Corner segment, DM us on Instagram @theformulationstationpodcast or email us at theformulationstation@gmail.com

Here are some links to some resources for self-compassion:

Loving Kindess meditation (mentioned in episode) script:

https://www.nantien.org.au/sre-web/workshop/04-2018/Loving_Kindness_Meditation_04-2018.pdf?fbclid=IwAR39rMymcAiQHbmxZmKcp-b7U_tV8WIiRaUOfohSGw6HmbwLL3bYzx3_9dY

Free audio copy of the Loving Kindness meditation narrated by eess’s therapy hero, Russ Harris

https://www.actmindfully.com.au/product/exercises-meditations-from-the-reality-slap-mp3-instant-download/

Youtube videos:

Brene Brown Ted Talk

The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown

Kristin Neff Ted Talk

The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion: Kristin Neff at TEDxCentennialParkWomen

Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) modules on self-compassion:

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Self-Compassion

If the content discussed in today’s episode triggered anything for you, please reach out to one of the below organisations:

 

·       Lifeline 24/7 – 13 11 14 

·       Suicide Callback Service - 1300 659 467

·       Butterfly Foundation 8am-Midnight - (for individuals with eating disorders) 1800 334 673

·       Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

·       DV Connect Womensline - 1800 811 811

·       DV Connect Mensline - 1800 600 636

·       Mensline Australia - 1300 78 99 78

·       Alcohol & Drug Service - 1800 177 833

·       Anxiety Resource Centre Vic (Nation Wide) - 1300 269 438