Focusing Compassion On Your Self

This audio exercise guides the listener to direct compassion inwards, towards the self. 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.

Compassion has flows – it is often extended towards others but some individuals struggle with accepting compassion from others or extending it towards the self. This exercise guides clients in an exploration of directing compassion inwards.