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self-compassion

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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