Self-Compassion: What makes it worth it

This blog is part 4 of 4 and was written by Hina Wain, a therapist in training who interned at Centered Therapy Chicago this past year. Part 4: Why is self-compassion worth it? Research has found that practicing self-compassion has been associated with  decreased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress with increased life satisfaction...

Self-Compassion Across Cultures

This blog is part 3 of 4 and was written by Hina Wain, a therapist in training who interned at Centered Therapy Chicago this past year. What does self-compassion look like across cultures? Self-compassion may be in part informed by one’s culture, group norms, values, and practices. Generally speaking, Asian cultures are described as collectivist...