Loren Berman, Sefaria
Would you be friends with someone who speaks to you the way you speak to yourself? Many of us find it hard to be gentle with and forgiving of ourselves – especially when we fail or make mistakes – and the practice of self-compassion seeks to help us channel the same compassion and understanding we often feel for others towards ourselves as well. Inspired by the work of psychologists Kristin Neff (UT-Austin) and Chris Germer (Harvard Medical School), this interactive session will teach the Torah’s take on self-compassion. Participants will explore the idea of self-compassion, the ways in which it is expressed in Jewish sources, and gain concrete tips for practicing it when we need it most.