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Scenario

How to practice self-compassion when inner criticism feels true

I know about self-compassion but when I make any mistake I hear my mother's voice calling me worthless and I believe it completely.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Internalized parental criticism can feel so fundamental to one's identity that self-compassion seems like dangerous self-deception rather than healing.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with DBT for emotional dysregulation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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