The Compassionate Mind (Compassion Focused Therapy)

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How the human ability to self-monitor can be a source of shame, anxiety and depression, but also compassion to self and others a b c d Beaumont, Elaine; Hollins Martin, Caroline (2015). "A narrative review exploring the effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy". Counselling Psychology Review. 30 (1): 21–32.

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Gilbert, P. (1992). Depression: The Evolution of Powerlessness. Hove: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Ltd. And New York: Guilford.distress and dysfunction may arise from problematic inputs into the emotion regulation systems (e.g., being made homeless, being trapped in an abusive relationship) or because of dysregulation of the systems (e.g., poorly developed self-soothing abilities); Gilbert, P. & Miles J.N.V. (2000). Sensitivity to put-down: Its relationship to perceptions of shame, social anxiety, depression, anger and self-other blame. Personality and Individual Differences, 29, 757-774.

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Gilbert, P. (2005b). Social Mentalities: A biopsychosocial and evolutionary reflection on social relationships. In, M.W. Baldwin (ed). Interpersonal Cognition. (p.299-335). New York: Guilford. human brains/​minds have evolved and have evolved needs (e.g., affection, care, protection, belonging), competencies (e.g., mentalizing, empathy, ability for fantasy) and drives (e.g., seeking safety, achieving dominance). These needs/​competencies/​drives are associated with different brain systems (old brain / new brain); 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! Developing the feeling of compassion for others, being open to compassion from others, and developing self-compassion. [8]

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Compassionate to yourself and to others (now more than ever this is needed) and the second part gives you exercises to complete to feel and be more compassionate. Personally, I wasnt a fan of the second part of the book, but I would say it could help alot of people and others may find the second part more helpful. 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 ] Compassion-focused therapy is especially appropriate for people who have high levels of shame and self-criticism and who have difficulty in feeling warmth toward, and being kind to, themselves or others. [1] CFT can help such people learn to feel more safeness and warmth in their interactions with others and themselves. [1]