The Science Of Self-Compassion | Serena Chen
10% Happier with Dan Harris22 Apr 2024

The Science Of Self-Compassion | Serena Chen

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How self compassion works, how to practice it, and what the research says about the benefits.


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Dr. Serena Chen is Professor of Psychology and the Marian E. and Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Distinguished Chair for Innovative Teaching and Research at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the self and identity, interpersonal relationships, and social power and influence. She is a Fellow of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, American Psychological Association, and Association of Psychological Science. Dr. Chen was also the recipient of the Early Career Award from the International Society for Self and Identity, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from the Social Sciences Division of the University of California, Berkeley.



In this episode we talk about:

  • The connection between self-compassion and authenticity
  • As well as self-compassion exercises that you can incorporate into your daily life
  • How self-compassion influences the desire for self improvement
  • How it can lead you to be more understanding of other people
  • The connection between self-compassion and good leadership
  • And how self-compassion can apply to parenting as well as to educational realms




Related Episodes:

How to Make Self-Compassion Work for You | Kristin Neff

Kryptonite for the Inner Critic, Self-Compassion Series | Kristin Neff

Self-Compassion Ain't Always Soft | Kristin Neff


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