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Meaning of self-compassion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The extension of compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering.

uncountable

Examples

“While you can start now, working through reparenting with a therapist can help give you perspective on what traumas you need to work through, tools to help you maintain self-compassion in difficult circumstances and experiences to counteract wounds that your inner child experienced, Lev added.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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