Every Day Therapy

Wow! This episode is long overdue. We talk about #selflove and being kind to yourself in almost every episode, and we mean the real, research based self-love... Self-Compassion. Julianne is speaking to Denette Mann, Psychotherapy Services, a therapist and a Certified Self-Compassion Teacher. Those who are self-critical are at high risk for depression and stress and are not as effective at implementing coping skills. Researchers find that more self-compassion leads to more constant feelings of self-worth, more than self-esteem. That’s because self-esteem may depend on comparing yourself favorably to others (and being judgy), while self-compassion is an intrinsic acceptance of yourself. These same research studies show... People who accept their personal failures are more likely to take steps to improve themselves. Women who accept their physical imperfections have a more positive body image no matter their BMI. Details of the Episode: *Defining Self-Compassion *Research *Myths about Self-Compassion (self-compa