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b'Parenting can be joyful, but, let\\u2019s be honest, it can also be a rough ride sometimes! We try to be good parents to our children and still discover that we feel we are falling short. Author and clinical expert, Dr. Susan Pollak, joins Yael for a discussion about how self-compassion can help you journey through parenting more effectively, confidently, and happily.\\n\\n\\nJoin the conversation to learn:\\n\\n \\tWhat self-compassion is and why it\\u2019s so useful in parenting\\n \\tThe core components of self-compassion\\n \\tSeveral mindfulness exercises to build self-compassion (Try them while you are listening!)\\n \\tSelf-compassion practices that can be done in three minutes, even with eyes open and your kids in the room!\\n\\nAbout Dr. Susan Pollak:\\nDr. Susan Pollak is the President of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, a co-founder and teacher at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. She is also the author of Self-Compassion for Parents\\u2014Nurture Your Child by Caring For Yourself. \\nResources:\\n\\n \\tSusan\\u2019s website\\n \\tGuided meditations with accompanying handouts from Susan\\n \\tA recent piece on A Mindful Exercise to Heal Old Wounds, by Susan Pollak\\n \\tWelcome to Holland piece, by Emily Kingsley\\n \\tSitting Together, by Susan Pollak\\n \\tSelf-Compassion for Parents, by Susan Pollak, Thomas Pedulla, and Ronald Siegel\\n \\tSusan\\u2019s Psychology Today Blog, The Art of Now\\n \\tThe Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy\\n \\tDiana\\u2019s interview on Self-Compassion with Dr. Christopher Germer \\n\\n__________________________\\nThank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you!\\nSubscribe for free where you listen to podcasts!\\nApple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'