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💭 Why Is Being Kind to Yourself So Hard? Here’s What Might Be Getting in the Way #selfcompassion

Dr Rebekah Tennyson
Dr Rebekah Tennyson
February 22, 2026#Help#Mindset#Emotions

💭 Why Is Being Kind to Yourself So Hard? Here’s What Might Be Getting in the Way Dr Rebekah Tennyson is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a first-class degree in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge (2010) and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oxford (2017). She currently works in both the NHS and private practice, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. Dr Tennyson offers an integrative therapeutic approach informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT/DNA-V), Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A), and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). She is also certified in the Enneagram through Enneagram University and Awareness to Action. 💬 This video explores the hidden barriers to self-compassion - especially for those who have been high-achieving, self-critical, or raised in emotionally invalidating environments. #mentalhealth #selfcompassion #psychologyfacts #therapyworks #emotionalwellbeing #highachievers #mentalhealthawareness #traumainformed #rebekahtennyson #mindfriend #mindfriendtalk #mindfriendmedia #podcast

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