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We know that imagery can be very powerful in triggering our emotions. With this is mind, this modules teaches you how to develop your own compassionate image, that will help you trigger compassionate feelings within you, which you can then direct towards yourself whenever you need them. Module 5: Self-Compassionate ThinkingPartial full text availability via GOOGLE Books: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=JUQ9CgAAQBAJ&l... Abstract The Compassionate Mind Workbook is for anyone who is interested in how compassion – in the form of ideas and practices derived from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and other approaches – may help us to engage with, understand and ultimately, try to alleviate suffering. This module teaches you how to take the compassionate feelings you are developing, and allow these to guide how you think. This module will teach you strategies such as Compassionate Thought Diaries and Compassionate Letter Writing, to encourage a kinder way of thinking about yourself and your situation. Module 6: Self-Compassionate Behaviour Overcoming, Little Brown Book Group, Hachette Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ

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There is good and increasing evidence that cultivating compassion for one's self and others can have a profound impact on our physiological, psychological and social processes. In contrast, concerns with inferiority, shame and self-criticism can have very negative impacts on these processes and are associated with poorer physical and mental health. CFT utilises both Buddhist practices and Western psychological science. It draws on neuroscience, insights into emotion regulation and identity formation, interpersonal psychology and a range of psychotherapeutic models. CFT-based interventions can help people with a range of mental health problems develop compassion for themselves, be open to the compassion of others and develop compassion for others. Anxiety UK has a zero tolerance to abuse of any form. Messages with such content will not receive a response and your use of this service will be terminated if you use content that violates our zero tolerance policy. Furthermore, where relevant, details of any abusive message will be given to the police. Irons and Beaumont present an easy to access workbook which guides the reader through the concepts of Compassion Focused Therapy, developing compassion, building foundations to develop a more compassionate self, and offers ways to develop and maintain compassion beyond the reaches of the book into your everyday life. Exercises and case studies maintain the interest and provide realistic and achievable progress towards a more balanced way of approaching life. After suffering yet another episode of depression I decided to become informed. I read Feel the fear, The secret and now this. Feel the fear was a good read, The secret.. was great IF you are in a position to put a positive spin on everything but let's face it we are all under stress and looking for anything to give us peace of mind.This module teaches you how to behave and act in more compassionate ways, both by being kinder towards yourself, kinder towards others, and how to face some of the tough things in life you may need to deal with. Module 7: Self-Compassionate Living