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Self-Compassion in Hard Times review
A $17.99 ebook on self-compassion and mindfulness, credited to a PhD in Self-Improvement Psychology.
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Self-compassion is a well-researched concept, largely built by Kristin Neff, whose website offers free guided practices and exercises. The contents follow that research without crediting it. Hard times can include grief or depression, where a book is at most a supplement to support. The co-author's PhD in Self-Improvement Psychology is the same invented field credited on The Self-Improvement Starter Kit.
- Price
- $17.99
- Billing
- One-time payment
- Best for
- Readers who want a gentle introduction to self-compassion
- Not for
- Anyone in crisis who needs support
Self-Compassion in Hard Times at a glance
The ebook covers the science of self-compassion, mindfulness practices for stress and anxiety, moving from self-criticism to self-support, resilience in difficult times and daily kindness rituals. It is a download of unstated length at $17.99, beside a printed $47, with a 60-day refund window.
- Format
- Ebook, instant download after purchase
- Length
- Not stated: the order form gives no page count
- Contents
- The science behind self-compassion and why it matters; Simple mindfulness practices to reduce stress and anxiety; How to shift from self-criticism to self-support; Tools for building resilience during tough times; Daily rituals to cultivate kindness toward yourself
- Price
- $17.99 one time, listed beside a regular price of $47
- Refund window
- 60 days on the order form
- Credited author
- Hina Sarwar
- Credited co-author
- Dr. June Chavez, described as holding a PhD in Self-Improvement Psychology with 21 years of experience
- Readership claim
- Claims 454000+ readers
- Sales page
- None: the Digistore24 order form is the only description
- Seller
- GhulamBooks, listed as the merchant on the Digistore24 order form; no website, address or phone number is given anywhere. Digistore24 Inc. is the reseller of record.
- Digistore24 ID
- 637567
Uncredited research
Self-compassion research comes largely from Kristin Neff.
Her free exercises cover the same practices.
Hard times
Grief and depression need more than a PDF.
The listing does not say so.
The co-author's degree does not exist
The listing credits Dr. June Chavez with a PhD in Self-Improvement Psychology and 21 years of experience. No university awards a doctorate in that, and it is the pattern across the more than 120 titles from this seller in our catalogue: each book gets its own doctor with a PhD in exactly that book's subject.
Three of those names appear twice with different doctorates and different decades of experience, so the credentials are generated rather than held.
The rest of the numbers are decoration
Claims 454000+ readers, although the seller has no website, no catalogue page and no way to check. The $47 regular price sits next to $17.99 on every title in the catalogue and is never charged.
The reviews carry first names and US or European cities, which cannot be verified either.
Pros and cons
What works
- Well-researched concept
- 60-day refund window
- 60-day refund window on the order form
- Instant download, no add-ons in the cart
What does not
- Free original exercises exist
- Invented degree shared with a sister title
- Co-author credited with a degree that does not exist
- Permanent $47 anchor price
- No sales page, author bio or sample
Self-Compassion in Hard Times FAQ
Is there a free alternative?
Yes, self-compassion.org offers free practices.
Is it suitable during depression?
Only alongside professional support.
How much does it cost?
$17.99 as a one-time payment, with no sales tax added for a US address.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, the order form shows a 60-day money-back window.
Who wrote it?
The listing credits Hina Sarwar, with Dr. June Chavez as co-author. Neither has a verifiable profile, and the doctorate given is not a real academic field.
The bottom line
Self-compassion is a well-researched concept, largely built by Kristin Neff, whose website offers free guided practices and exercises. The contents follow that research without crediting it. Hard times can include grief or depression, where a book is at most a supplement to support. The co-author's PhD in Self-Improvement Psychology is the same invented field credited on The Self-Improvement Starter Kit.
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