I think you teach me about re-mothering a lot, maybe without trying or meaning to. For instance, in asking me to be kind to myself or suggesting ways in which I might do that.

My mother was emotionally absent for me in many ways, growing up, so I have some similar things going on. My first psychiatrist recommended a similar book for me, along the lines of the one you are reading... same ideas anyway. The one I read I found drawn out and boring, but it was more theoretical/anecdotal, and less applied than what you are reading.

I think though that once one is aware of the general concept of re-mothering, and the need to do it, it is possible to do it without specific guidance.

One technique I use sometimes when I get really down on myself about something is to imagine how I'd feel about my child in this situation -- or even just any child, small child). Thinking in those terms I can perceive innocence in the child, and feel more benevolent than I would, thinking about myself. Then what I do is try and "plug in" the benevolent feelings towards myself. I actually try the feelings on as I would a piece of clothing.