by Kristin Neff · 2011
The foundational self-compassion text — teaches the antidote to self-critical burnout with solid research backing.
Best for: Clients driven by self-criticism and perfectionism who need to learn how to treat themselves with the same kindness they would offer a friend.
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The foundational self-compassion text — teaches the antidote to self-critical burnout with solid research backing.
Best for: Clients driven by self-criticism and perfectionism who need to learn how to treat themselves with the same kindness they would offer a friend.
This title is on our curated list because it’s widely regarded in the self-care, stress & burnout literature — either by a leading researcher in the field, a clinically-respected modality founder, or an author whose work consistently shows up in evidence-informed practice.
If you’d like a longer write-up of why our team finds this book useful in our work, get in touch — we’re progressively adding detailed editor notes to every book on this list.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
More books in self-care, stress & burnout.
Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
The science of burnout, particularly for women navigating chronic over-functioning.
Nedra Glover Tawwab
Practical, therapy-informed guide to boundary-setting in relationships, family, and work.
Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
A research-based and warmly written guide to completing the stress response cycle.
Robert M. Sapolsky
The definitive popular science account of chronic stress physiology — essential psychoeducation for stress-related presentations.
Gabor Maté
Examines the psychosomatic connection between suppressed emotion and physical illness.
Brené Brown
Research on wholehearted living, letting go of perfectionism, and cultivating self-worth.
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