There is a voice in your head that you would never tolerate from another person. The Inner Critic is not a character flaw. It is a psychological structure that formed — with the best of protective intentions — in response to early experiences of judgment and shame. Drawing on Jungian psychology, the self-compassion research of Kristin Neff, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the neuroscience of shame, this book offers: - A clear map of where the Inner Critic comes from - The three modes of the Critic and how to recognize them - The Dialogue Technique for meeting the Critic directly - How to cultivate the Inner Mentor — the wiser voice that can finally take its place Also includes: Self-Assessment, 30-Day Plan, Quick Reference Guide, and Glossary. You cannot silence the Critic permanently. But you can stop believing everything it says. The Inner Work Series · Book IV