Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion. She is known for her work on how self-compassion can improve mental health and well-being. Dr. Neff developed a scale to measure self-compassion and has authored several books, including "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself." In addition to her research, Dr. Neff offers workshops and online courses to teach people how to cultivate self-compassion in their lives. She is also a co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, which promotes the practice of self-compassion alongside mindfulness techniques.