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OverviewThe importance of compassion as an antidote to human suffering is a long and venerable history with recent research evidence to support it. Originally developed to help individuals who suffer high levels of shame and self criticism, compassion-focused therapy encourages the client to employ self-soothing actions, and to generate feelings of inner warmth and self-reassurance as they engage with CBT. Compassion-Focused Therapy: An Introduction to Theory, Research and Practice provides an explanatory introduction to compassion-focused therapy as well as an overview of the field, indicating how the approach can be used in practice. In this book Paul Gilbert covers topics such as: symbolic thinking and the construction of a sense of self compassion focused formulation components of compassion and the compassionate mind circle group therapy This much needed accessible and knowledgeable introduction covers theory, practice and research. It is essential reading for psychotherapists, counsellors and other mental health professionals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul Gilbert (Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby, UK.)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd ISBN: 9780415485333ISBN 10: 0415485339 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 31 December 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsContext and Background to Compassion Focused Therapy. Human Evolution and the Biopsychosocial Approach in Compassion Focused Therapy. Shame: Symbolic Thinking and the Construction of a Sense of Self. Compassion Focused Formulation. Components of Compassion and the Compassionate Mind Circle. Using Compassion to Change Our Minds. Compassion Focused Group Therapy.ReviewsAuthor InformationPaul Gilbert is Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Derby and has been actively involved in research and treating people with shame based and mood disorders for over 25 years. He is a past President of the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy and a fellow of the British Psychological Society. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |