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Self-compassion series: Part two. Learning to Love the Reflection in the Mirror: Exercise One

Posted by Dr. Kristine Abercrombie in chronic illness, Love, self compassion

Following last week’s introductory blog on self compassion, I thought it might be helpful to continue sharing some of my own personal and professional reflections. Particularly, regarding the difficulties we all seem to experience in recognising, and being okay with our own humanity, and inevitable imperfections. I would also like to share some exercises on…Read more »

Self-compassion series: Part one. Learning to Love the Reflection in the Mirror

Posted by Dr. Kristine Abercrombie in chronic illness, Love, self compassion

Last week was the week of love, or so western culture indicates, and society including good old social media, repeatedly reminds us. Don’t get me wrong, I have got nothing against Valentine’s Day, and it is always good to be reminded to appreciate those we love, romantically or otherwise. It can however be a difficult…Read more »