Kim Fredrickson

Kim Fredrickson, MS, MFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 22635) Kim recently closed her 30 year counseling practice due to serious health issues (pulmonary fibrosis as a rare side effect from chemotherapy for breast cancer). Despite this sudden change in her health, Kim remains optimistic, hopeful, and positive.

Kim is the author of "Pulmonary Fibrosis Journey: A Counselor and Fellow Patient Walks with You," "The Power of Positive Self-Talk" as well as "Give Your Kids a Break: Parenting with Compassion for You and Your Children." She enjoys integrating the transforming power of self-compassion with faith.

Kim is also the author of the CD / mp3 recording of "Compassionate Self-Statements and Self-Soothing Exercises'" as well as "Kind and Compassionate Words to Soothe Your Soul", mp3 recording.

Kim writes a blog, "Self-Compassion for Real Life" www.kimfredrickson.com/blog She loves sharing hope, faith, and practical ways to be compassionate with ourselves as we walk together through this often-challenging life. Kim provides a hopeful perspective, real life application, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement. Oh yes…and the occasional embarrassing story!

She is also a columnist for Pulmonary Fibrosis News, a weekly column for fellow pulmonary fibrosis patients. You can read her column here https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/category/just-breathe-compassionate-help-for-the-pf-journey/

www.KimFredrickson.com