--- product_id: 1756385 title: "The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions" price: "€ 40.59" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1756385-the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions **Price:** € 40.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions - **How much does it cost?** € 40.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1756385-the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions: 8581102034442: Medicine & Health Science Books @ desertcart.com Review: So good that I keep buying it - because I always end up giving it away. - I won't go into a description of this book, because there are plenty of reviews that do that. What I will say is that as a psychology professor and psychotherapist, I have a few "go-to" books - books that I constantly have to replace because I end up giving them out to students or loaning them to clients. For couples, for example, it's Notarius & Markman's "We Can Work It Out." For people that need to work on mindfulness and learning to relate compassionately with themselves, this excellent book is it. I finally bought it on kindle as well just to have a copy that I could count on being able to get my hands on! Probably my favorite part about this book is the way that it uses mindfulness as a vehicle for the development of self-compassion, such that as readers move through the book, they develop both of these capacities. I can see it not appealing to some - it might be too psychological for those who prefer Thich Nhat Hahn, or not empirical enough for psychology professionals looking for empirically-validated treatment approaches supported by dozens of clinical trials...but for those who want a readable, sensitive path that is rooted in both spirituality and psychology, it is a tremendous resource. Highly recommended. Review: Sometimes life is tough - Germer outlines the mindfulness path to self-compassion ("freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions"). He admits early in the book that "life is tough", and goes on to discuss acceptance of inevitable emotional pain and suffering, letting life be easy, moment-to-moment awareness, the importance of breathing and being aware of our breathing, caring for ourselves (easy to forget) and caring for others, and loving-kindness meditation. He suggests that when something bad happens to us, we tend to have three unfortunate reactions: self-criticism (put myself down), self-isolation (avoiding others), and self-absorption or focusing only on myself (been there to all three). The components of self-compassion on the other hand direct us in exactly the opposite directions. He also discusses personal vulnerabilities or "tender spots" that characterize many people and that can kick in when times are rough. Self-compassion is most likely to occur if we recognize and manage these vulnerabilities. Further, he outlines his conceptualization of "personality types" (based on anecdotal evidence rather than scientific research), and discusses ways that awareness of one's personality type can enhance self-compassion. The "personality types" include: Caregiver, Intellectual, Perfectionist, Individualist, Survivor, Workhorse, Butterfly, Outsider, Floater, Moralist, and Extravert and Introvert. As just one example, the "moralist" tends to get really upset when people behave badly, and they apply strict moral codes to themselves as well. To develop self-compassion and serenity, the moralist needs to lighten up. I was pretty impressed with German's book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1593859759 | | Best Sellers Rank | #49,203 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Social Work (Books) #253 in Meditation (Books) #516 in Happiness Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,078) | | Dimensions | 5.91 x 0.79 x 9.06 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 9781593859756 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1593859756 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 306 pages | | Publication date | April 29, 2009 | | Publisher | The Guilford Press | ## Images ![The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+jzEfpJ8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So good that I keep buying it - because I always end up giving it away. *by R***S on May 27, 2011* I won't go into a description of this book, because there are plenty of reviews that do that. What I will say is that as a psychology professor and psychotherapist, I have a few "go-to" books - books that I constantly have to replace because I end up giving them out to students or loaning them to clients. For couples, for example, it's Notarius & Markman's "We Can Work It Out." For people that need to work on mindfulness and learning to relate compassionately with themselves, this excellent book is it. I finally bought it on kindle as well just to have a copy that I could count on being able to get my hands on! Probably my favorite part about this book is the way that it uses mindfulness as a vehicle for the development of self-compassion, such that as readers move through the book, they develop both of these capacities. I can see it not appealing to some - it might be too psychological for those who prefer Thich Nhat Hahn, or not empirical enough for psychology professionals looking for empirically-validated treatment approaches supported by dozens of clinical trials...but for those who want a readable, sensitive path that is rooted in both spirituality and psychology, it is a tremendous resource. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes life is tough *by D***Y on January 7, 2010* Germer outlines the mindfulness path to self-compassion ("freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions"). He admits early in the book that "life is tough", and goes on to discuss acceptance of inevitable emotional pain and suffering, letting life be easy, moment-to-moment awareness, the importance of breathing and being aware of our breathing, caring for ourselves (easy to forget) and caring for others, and loving-kindness meditation. He suggests that when something bad happens to us, we tend to have three unfortunate reactions: self-criticism (put myself down), self-isolation (avoiding others), and self-absorption or focusing only on myself (been there to all three). The components of self-compassion on the other hand direct us in exactly the opposite directions. He also discusses personal vulnerabilities or "tender spots" that characterize many people and that can kick in when times are rough. Self-compassion is most likely to occur if we recognize and manage these vulnerabilities. Further, he outlines his conceptualization of "personality types" (based on anecdotal evidence rather than scientific research), and discusses ways that awareness of one's personality type can enhance self-compassion. The "personality types" include: Caregiver, Intellectual, Perfectionist, Individualist, Survivor, Workhorse, Butterfly, Outsider, Floater, Moralist, and Extravert and Introvert. As just one example, the "moralist" tends to get really upset when people behave badly, and they apply strict moral codes to themselves as well. To develop self-compassion and serenity, the moralist needs to lighten up. I was pretty impressed with German's book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleasurable read, includes psychological and neurological case studies *by A***K on July 24, 2012* I had only recently heard of the concept of "self-compassion" through a blog I stumbled upon last year, and I'm trying to learn more about meditation to deal with chronic neuropathic pain and "self-compassion" as a tool to deal with depression and alcoholism. There are a few people in mind I have when reading this book, myself and others, and I was pleased how the book had a variety of case studies that included not only psychological case studies, but also other experiments and studies involving functional MRIs. The book gives actual "steps" on what you can do to practice mindfulness and self-compassion. It's not preachy, it's not sappy. It's a good how-to book with studies and stories to introduce you to "mindfulness" and self-compassion. I haven't finished reading it (I have a tendency to have several books "in progress" and bounce around according to my mood), but it's an easy read, not overly scientific nor full of medical terminology. It's for the "regular" person seeking practical ways to deal with their depression, pain, ptsd, alcoholism, grief, feelings of failure, or other deadening and self-defeating habits or battles. If you're trying to get through an exhausting mental battle, tired of not being able to function, keep "slipping back" or sick of being on medication, I recommend you read this book for practical ways to help heal yourself and be able to face daily challenges. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions - The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive - Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1756385-the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1756385-the-mindful-path-to-self-compassion-freeing-yourself-from-destructive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*