THE ATREEF JOURNAL · CAMBRIDGE, MA
Therapy Insights for Relationships, Emotional Health & Change
Evidence-informed articles on couples therapy, relationship patterns, emotional regulation, anxiety, and personal growth, written by Dr. Ehsan Adib Shabahang of AtReef Therapy in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What is self-compassion, and why do we need it?
Self-compassion means being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we fail, feel inadequate, or suffer rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating.