Compassionate Letter Writing

Compassionate Letter Writing is a guided exercise that helps clients develop self-compassion through writing letters from a compassionate self to the parts of themselves that are struggling. Taken from the Psychology Tools For Developing Self-Compassion audio collection.

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Audio track (MP3)

A therapy audio track designed for skills development.

Audio script (PDF)

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Overview

Self-compassion is a helpful skill for emotional well-being. The Psychology Tools For Developing Self-Compassion audio collection provides a structured approach to developing self-compassion using principles from compassion focused therapy (CFT). CFT is an evidence-based psychological approach that integrates evolutionary, cognitive, and affective neuroscience to help individuals cultivate compassion and alleviate high levels of shame and self-criticism.

Compassionate Letter Writing introduces the therapeutic technique of writing compassionate letters, an evidence-based intervention to enhance self-compassion and emotional regulation. Through structured stages, clients are guided to articulate their struggles, acknowledge their efforts, and draw on inner wisdom to foster healing. This CFT practice is grounded in the tradition of expressive writing, which has been shown to improve mental health by providing perspective and facilitating emotional processing.