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The teachings of Robert Strock

More than fifty years of work on meeting your emotional and situational challenges with compassion — gathered into modules of short videos, guided meditations, writings, and guides. Always free, always ad-free.

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50+Years of wisdom
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Short Videos

Brief, focused teachings — one principle at a time.

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Guided Meditations

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Articles

Robert’s writings and reflections on the work.

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Downloadable roadmaps to carry with you.

The full path

33 modules of teaching

From Start Here through Presence — each module gathers the videos, meditations, and guides for one area of life.

1 Start Here Welcome to the membership area. Start here with a brief video from Robert. 3 teachings 2 Introspective Guides Our Guides are an invaluable resource for therapists, clients, and anyone wanting to understand and take better care of themselves. 26 teachings 3 Understanding Essential Needs Identifying and understanding our essential needs is fundamental to personal growth and harmony in our relationships and in the world. 47 teachings 4 Specific Elements of Compassion In-depth exploration of the specific elements of compassion, including strength, tenderness, presence, empathy, and patience. 22 teachings 5 Caring For and Responding To Anger Anger is such a vital emotion that it deserves its own category due to its significance in both personal and global contexts. 45 teachings 6 Caring for & Responding to Anxiety A six-part series focused on feelings of anxiety — unique methods to respond to anxiety and develop the necessary self-compassion. 7 teachings 7 Caring for and Responding to Inadequacy Feelings Exploring how you can benefit from recognizing and learning from your feelings of inadequacy. 7 teachings 8 Caring for and Responding to Insecurity Feelings Feelings of insecurity can lead us down one of two main paths — repression or revealing how much you care about something… 7 teachings 9 Using Tone of Voice to Enhance Healing and Growth Explores the often-overlooked impact of tone of voice in client care. Our tone reflects subconscious emotions and can either improve or hinder… 17 teachings 10 Moving From Self-Judgement to Self Compassion Moving from self-rejection to self-compassion — often emotions like anger or anxiety come with a second layer of rejection about the emotion… 13 teachings 11 How to Use Inquiry Exploring the inspiring potential of living in a way that benefits ourselves and others through guiding thoughts, attitudes, and actions through questions… 14 teachings 12 Wisdom Guidance Wisdom seems unattainable for many; however, through asking questions from your most sincere heart, it is accessible in a very grounded way. 24 teachings 13 Friendly Mind Designed for those facing the most challenging areas of life — illness, trauma, mental health struggles, dying, loss, financial hardship, and other… 14 teachings 14 Using Fear to Awaken Courage Fear can signal real danger or be imagined. The first step is identifying it, which isn't always easy since fear often hides… 6 teachings 15 Paradox of Confusion For those with deep curiosity and meaningful relationships, confusion is a powerful sign of growth rather than something to fear. 9 teachings 16 Psycho-Politics A synthesis of psychology and politics that addresses how individual and collective mental states shape political landscapes. 20 teachings 17 Comprehensive Guidance to Pain/Sleep Medications and Psychological Support Addressing the opioid crisis and the overcorrection that has left millions suffering, especially those with chronic pain, post-surgery needs, or severe conditions. 13 teachings 18 Redefining Success Wanting success is natural, but problems arise when it becomes the primary focus, overshadowing intimacy, integrity, and kindness. 9 teachings 19 Gaining Wisdom Through The Music from "Fearless Soul" Truly unique — presented in musical form, offering both the joy of listening and profound life lessons. 12 teachings 20 Love & Relationships An honest look at where the loves in our lives have thrived and where significant limitations may exist. 45 teachings

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