Self-Compassion

When I became a mom, I had everything prepared. The nursery, the little soft cottony footy jammies, the bottles (all sterilized) lined up neatly in the cupboard, and even the state-of-the-art white noise machines and baby wipe warmers were carefully placed in her all-things-pink clad…

Introduction As a psychotherapist specializing in perfectionism, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the profound impact that self-compassion can have on the brain. For those who grapple with the relentless pursuit of perfection, the concept of treating oneself with kindness and understanding may seem…