Compassion-Focused Therapy
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the development of self-compassion in people who are prone to feelings of shame and self-criticism. Created by Paul Gilbert and his colleagues, this therapy is rooted in Mahayana Buddhist psychology, which considers compassion and mindfulness to be central to healing the mind. CFT develops four skills: compassionate attention, compassionate thinking, compassionate behavior, and compassionate feeling. This therapy has been proven effective for the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, and can even benefit those who do not suffer from these disorders as it improves emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and non-judgment.
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Treating Eating Disorders in Adolescents
Tara L. Deliberto and Dina Hirsch
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The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
Dennis Tirch
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CFT Made Simple
Russell L Kolts
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Client Resources for Treating Eating Disorders in Adolescents
Tara L. Deliberto and Dina Hirsch
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The ACT Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Compassion
Dennis Tirch, Benjamin Schoendorff and Laura R. Silberstein
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Mindful Compassion
Paul Gilbert and Choden
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The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Recovering from Trauma and PTSD
Deborah A. Lee and Sophie James
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The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Managing Your Anger
Russell L Kolts