Finding Compassion for Yourself Amidst Challenges | CoreSelf Mapping in Real Life
Gina found herself in a difficult position, unsure how to act and questioning whether she was avoiding something or simply navigating a complex situation.Through CoreSelf Mapping, she was able to step back, observe her experience more clearly, and begin to develop compassion for where she was—recognizing that growth does not always mean choosing a side, but understanding the space in between.In this 3-minute excerpt from their conversation, Jonathan and Gina, both family therapists, explore how self-awareness and honest reflection can shift how we see ourselves, helping us move forward with more clarity, intention, and self-compassion. Curious?
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About the Authors
Tim Preston is co-founder of Simple. Not Easy., co‑creator of CoreSelf Framework, and co‑author of CoreSelf Positioning (2025). A former architect, entrepreneur, and business leader, he explores how individuals, teams, and organizations regain clarity, agency, and direction amid complexity and uncertainty.
Jonathan Thomas, MSW is a Bowen Family Systems practitioner, educator, co-creator of CoreSelf Framework, and co-author of CoreSelf Positioning (2025). Across five decades of work with children, parents, and families, he explored how people develop awareness, navigate relationships, and orient themselves during periods of challenge, change, and uncertainty.
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