Self Compassion

Everything Willow Labs has written about Self Compassion, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.

3 articles

IFS · 7 min

How to Talk to Your Inner Child: A Simple IFS-Style Exercise

A simple IFS-style exercise for how to talk to your inner child: find the young part, get curious, and stay with it.

Jul 7, 2026

Self-Esteem · 6 min

How to Practice Self-Compassion: A 3-Step Script for Hard Moments

Learn how to practice self-compassion in three steps you can run in 90 seconds — name the pain, drop the shame, and speak to yourself like a friend.

Jul 1, 2026

Self-Esteem · 6 min

What Is Self-Compassion and Why It Beats Self-Criticism for Change

Self-compassion is treating yourself like someone you actually like. Here's why it changes behavior faster than the inner critic ever will.

Jun 30, 2026