Tim Desmond
Tim Desmond, LMFT, a Buddhist scholar, therapist, author, and mindfulness trainer in Santa Cruz, California, was ordained into the Order of Interbeing by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2005. His groundbreaking work in self-compassion and mindfulness has been featured widely in global media.
Books by Tim Desmond

Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation
Tim Desmond, Richard J. Davidson
Hardback, 2015
Applying the art and science of self-compassion to day-to-day therapy work.
The Self-Compassion Skills Workbook: A 14-Day Plan to Transform Your Relationship with Yourself
Tim Desmond
Paperback, 2017
Step by step, learn powerful mindfulness-based techniques to feel happier and more alive.
Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation
Tim Desmond, Richard J. Davidson
E Book, 2015
Applying the art and science of self-compassion to day-to-day therapy work.
The Self-Compassion Skills Workbook: A 14-Day Plan to Transform Your Relationship with Yourself
Tim Desmond
E Book, 2017
Step by step, learn powerful mindfulness-based techniques to feel happier and more alive.
Buddhist Practices for Healing Trauma
Tim Desmond
Paperback, 2026
A transformative and accessible path to profound emotional healing
Buddhist Practices for Healing Trauma
Tim Desmond
E Book
A transformative and accessible path to profound emotional healing



