The Compassionate Mind (Compassion Focused Therapy)

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CFT is also being studied as a rehabilitation method for patients with acquired brain injuries (ABI). Preliminary, small-scale studies have shown CFT to be safe and beneficial in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms of ABI patients, although further large-scale studies are needed. [13] Limitations [ edit ] Methods to explain and explore the interaction between threat-based emotions such as anger, anxiety and sadness Gilbert, P. (2009). Introducing compassion-focused therapy. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 15(3), 199–208. Gilbert, P. (1998). What is shame? Some core issues and controversies. In, P. Gilbert & B. Andrews, (eds) Shame: Interpersonal Behavior, Psychopathology and Culture. (pp 3–36). New York: Oxford University Press. For the casual reader it is much too long and detailed and I think, that no matter what category of reader you are it is painfully repetitive. It was not an enjoyable book to listen too and now that I have finished it I cannot think of any particular new of exciting insights I gained from it.

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Gilbert, P. (1984). Depression: From Psychology to Brain State. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

Introduction to Theory and Practise of Compassion Focused Therapy

How the three-affect regulation system (threat awareness & coping, reward & resource seeking, and contentment & soothing) forms complex patterns within the mind Gilbert P & Irons, C. (2004). A pilot exploration of the use of compassionate images in a group of self-critical people. Memory, 12, 507-516. We are a species that has evolved to thrive on kindness and compassion. The challenge is to recognize the importance of kindness and affection and place them at the center of our relationship with ourselves, with others, and the world." I didn't feel compelled to do the exercises, aside from reading them and mulling them over. I have also bought the workbook as I thought it would be an easier format for doing exercises. So that will be another review!

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a b c d e Beaumont, Elaine; Bell, Tobyn; McAndrew, Sue; Fairhurst, Helen (2021-03-16). "The impact of compassionate mind training on qualified health professionals undertaking a compassion‐focused therapy module". Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. 21 (4): 910–922. doi: 10.1002/capr.12396. ISSN 1473-3145. This workshop enables participants to bring an evolutionary framework to the conceptualisation of mental health problems and their alleviation. Gilbert, Paul; Simos, Gregoris (2022). Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications. We can stimulate patterns in our brains that are self-nourishing, supportive, encouraging and soothing so that in whatever we do to help ourselves, we create in our heads and experience (brain patterns) of warmth, kindness and support as our primary starting position. If we do this, we may find that things will be slightly better for us." The worksheets would be useful for a doctor or therapist who wanted to encourage clients to carry out these exercises.

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Horwood, Victoria; Allan, Steven; Goss, Kenneth; Gilbert, Paul (June 2020). "The development of the Compassion Focused Therapy Therapist Competence Rating Scale". Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 93 (2): 387–407. doi: 10.1111/papt.12230. ISSN 1476-0835. Gilbert, P. (2005a) Compassion and cruelty: A biopsychosocial approach. In, P Gilbert (ed). Compassion: Conceptualisations, Research and Use in Psychotherapy (9-74). London: Routledge. Developing the feeling of compassion for others, being open to compassion from others, and developing self-compassion. [8]

The Compassionate Mind (Compassion Focused Therapy) : Paul

a b Stroud, James; Griffiths, Carys (September 2021). "An evaluation of compassion‐focused therapy within adult mental health inpatient settings". Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 94 (3): 587–602. doi: 10.1111/papt.12334. ISSN 1476-0835. humans have at least three types of emotional regulation systems: threat-focused and protection and safety-seeking; drive, excitement, and vitality; affiliative-focused soothing system;the soothing system is our brain’s natural ‘threat regulator,’ which can be activated by disengaging from internal stimulators of threat (e.g., rumination, self-criticism) or by distancing oneself from one’s inner emotions (e.g., via mindfulness). Once activated this system can be used to approach aversive inner experiences in a compassionate frame of mind. This introductory training is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the foundations of Compassion Focused Therapy.

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Gilbert, P. (1992). Depression: The Evolution of Powerlessness. Hove: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Ltd. And New York: Guilford.Developing a positive therapeutic relationship that facilitates the process of engaging with one's challenges and development of skills to deal with them. [8]