Are you incredibly hard on yourself? Adopted people often struggle with loving ourselves because our very first experiences were ones of rejection. One way to cultivate self worth is self-compassion. Kristin Jones, CMHC teaches us what self-compassion looks like, why adopted people could really benefit from this practice, and she also walks us through a self-compassion exercise. I’m guessing you’re going to want to replay this episode a few times to soak in all of Kristin’s wisdom!

Show Notes

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Recommended Resources

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff AND the companion workbook! The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive