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She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion almost twenty years ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is the author of the book \u003cem\u003eSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. They co-authored the \u003cem\u003eMindful Self-Compassion Workbook\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals\u003c\/em\u003e. Her newest work focuses on how to balance self-acceptance with the courage to make needed changes. 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