Writing a letter to yourself - an exercise in self compassion

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Written By Kerry Makin-Byrd, PhD

Hi all - Adding another resource to my list for caring for ourselves in the midst of COVID-19.

See below for an exercise I developed, adapted from the research of Kristin Neff and teachings of Kelly McGonigal. I used this in the self care for trauma therapists talk I gave this week.

*In the first draft of this audio recording my cat vomited loudly in the back ground. It’s never boring working from home!

Warmly, Kerry

Kerry Makin-Byrd, PhD

Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd is a clinical psychologist and author working in Aotearoa New Zealand.

http://drkerrymakinbyrd.com/
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