{"product_id":"compassion-focused-therapy-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Compassion Focused Therapy for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Welford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't be so hard on yourself - use compassion focused therapy as your guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's often said that we're our own worst critics--and it's true. \u003ci\u003eCompassion Focused Therapy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers straightforward and practical advice that helps you view yourself through a more sympathetic lens. This motivating text covers the key principles of compassion focused therapy, which guide you in caring for your wellbeing, becoming sensitive to your needs, recognising when you are distressed, and extending warmth and understanding to yourself. This transformative resource provides you with metrics that you can use to monitor your progress, including sensitivity, sympathy, empathy, and overall wellbeing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInitially developed to assist people experiencing high levels of shame and self-criticism, compassion focused therapy increases your awareness of the automatic reactions that you experience--and motivates you to combat negative reactions with kindness and affection. Used on its own or in combination with other therapeutic approaches, the value of compassion focused therapy is supported by strong neuropsychological evidence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease--and less stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform difficult, potentially damaging relationships into positive aspects of your life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage and motivate yourself to continually meet your goals, rather than criticise yourself for perceived failures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStop being so hard on yourself, and appreciate yourself for who you are\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompassion Focused Therapy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful resource if you are seeing--or thinking about seeing--a therapist who utilises compassion techniques, or if you would like to leverage the principles of compassion focused therapy to manage your own wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand yourself and others better\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop self compassion and feel more connected\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome shame and self criticism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's time to \u003cb\u003eput yourself first\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're all our own worst critics--and this practical handbook is here to help you view yourself through a more sympathetic lens. Covering the key principles of compassion focused therapy, it quickly and easily shows you how to quiet your inner critic, become sensitive to your own needs and extend warmth and understanding to yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet started with CFT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpress yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLet compassion in\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFace barriers head-on\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCope with challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRedirect negativity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultivate compassion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeek out a professional\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Mary Welford, \u003c\/b\u003e Consultant Clinical Psychologist, lives and works in the South West of England. She is a founding member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation, Chair to the charity from 2009-2015 and authored the Compassionate Mind Guide to Building Self Confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.6 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693766611007,"sku":"9781119078623","price":27.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ca76c19a75f2fab787248a63b4c6de65.webp?v=1764999907","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/compassion-focused-therapy-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}