Facial Expression

This audio exercise helps clients develop self-compassion through guided exercises focused on facial expressions that promote warmth, care, and kindness. Taken from the Psychology Tools For Developing Self-Compassion audio collection.

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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.

Guided by research indicating that facial feedback influences emotional states, this resource provides exercises to cultivate expressions that align with feelings of warmth and care, enhancing clients' ability to foster compassion toward oneself and others.