Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

You can’t force forgiveness. A case study involving infidelity reveals how self-compassion unlocked true emotional healing and growth.

A Norwegian eighth-grader can feel like they’re doing fine at school, safe enough in the hallways, and still carry a quiet story about themselves that shifts depending on whether they are a boy or a ...

A recent study published in the journal Mindfulness suggests that treating oneself with kindness is linked to a preference ...

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To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

When we see what we are all up against—when we see the suffering and struggle that all humans face—the only response that makes sense is simple compassion. The Dalai Lama said, "Love and compassion ...

Compassion training activates brain regions linked to resilience and well-being, contrasting with empathy's association with negative feelings. Compassion involves proactive action to alleviate ...

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The headline on a recent editorial in The Baltimore Sun was a surprise: “May we always view others with compassion” (Jan. 23). It was not a surprise that the Baltimore Sun Editorial Board would ...