Talk
The Science of Self-Compassion | Kristin Neff | Talks at Google
A Talks at Google session on the research behind self-compassion practice.
About the teacher
A quiet, direct path.
Kristin Neff, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, was among the first psychologists to develop a rigorous research programme on self-compassion, drawing on mindfulness and Buddhist psychology while keeping her published work firmly within an academic, evidence-based frame. With Christopher Germer she co-developed Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), now taught internationally as a structured programme.
She continues to teach continuing-education workshops and the MSC programme with Germer, including an online Self-Compassion Essentials workshop in June 2026 and a live conversation with Jack Kornfield in April 2026.
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Talks & videos
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Talk
The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion: Kristin Neff at TEDxCentennialParkWomen
Neff's TEDx talk distinguishing self-compassion from self-esteem, drawing on her research.