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Why is self-compassion so challenging? Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM) is a powerful practice that rewires the brain for emotional balance, reduces stress, and strengthens relationships. This video explores how LKM increases empathy, boosts oxytocin, lowers cortisol, and weakens self-criticism. Learn how to start a simple practice to break negative thought patterns and build resilience.

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References
Reduction in Self-Criticism and Increase in Self-Compassion
Shahar, Ben et al. “A wait-list randomized controlled trial of loving-kindness meditation programme for self-criticism.” Clinical psychology & psychotherapy vol. 22,4 (2015): 346-56. doi:10.1002/cpp.1893

Loving-Kindness Meditation Enhances Emotional Regulation and Empathy
Hofmann, Stefan G et al. “Loving-kindness and compassion meditation: potential for psychological interventions.” Clinical psychology review vol. 31,7 (2011): 1126-32. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2011.07.003

Structural Brain Changes Associated with Meditation Practices
Fox, Kieran C R et al. “Functional neuroanatomy of meditation: A review and meta-analysis of 78 functional neuroimaging investigations.” Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews vol. 65 (2016): 208-28. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2016.03.021


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