If anyone reading this has never made a mistake or received criticism, you may not need this! For the rest of us, we’re happy to share some helpful wisdom for sorting through these difficult experiences from Dr. Rick Hanson.

In this short clip from a new Compassion in Therapy training, Compassion-Based Approaches for Working with Shame (more on that below!), Dr. Hanson shares insights and tips for navigating feelings of remorse in a healthy and appropriate way, rather than falling into harmful patterns of thought and behavior — whether working with clients or your own experience.

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We’re also happy to share more details below about the free online training that includes the full session with Dr. Rick Hanson!