Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
Research-backed self-compassion practices, tests, and live training.
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff is a learning and practice hub for people interested in building self-kindness, working with self-criticism, and understanding the research behind self-compassion. The site combines free educational material, a self-compassion assessment, guided exercises, research references, live online workshops, and a paid community membership with events and practice resources.
Why it stands out
- Built around Kristin Neff’s widely cited academic work on self-compassion rather than generic wellness content.
- Combines public education, personal practice tools, professional training, and researcher materials on the same site.
- Offers a structured live six-week Mindful Self-Compassion course with recordings and optional continuing education credits.
- The paid community adds ongoing practice support through live gatherings, mentor sessions, and a large guided-practice library.
Good to know
- Many deeper community resources, event recordings, and mentor sessions require paid membership.
- Live courses and workshops depend on scheduled dates, instructors, and time zones.
- Continuing education credits are optional add-ons and appear limited to specified professional accrediting bodies.
- The site is educational and practice-oriented; it is not a substitute for mental health treatment or crisis care.
Under the radar: Researchers should look beyond the general practice pages: the researcher section includes self-compassion scales and mood-induction materials that are easy to miss from the main wellness-oriented navigation.
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Therapists, educators, mindfulness practitioners, and self-guided learners can find evidence-informed self-compassion training and exercises in one place. Take a self-compassion test to reflect on current patterns and identify areas for practice. Use guided practices and exercises when working with shame, stress, harsh self-talk, or difficult emotions. Join live workshops or the six-week Mindful Self-Compassion short course for structured learning. Browse research publications, scales, and FAQs for academic or professional context.
Self-compassion test; explanations of core concepts and common myths; free guided practices and exercises; blog and practice tips; events calendar; live online courses and workshops; paid Self-Compassion Community with gatherings, mentor sessions, recordings, and a practice toolkit; researcher resources including publications and measurement scales.
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- Center for Mindful Self-Compassion — centerformsc.org
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