Voice Tone

Explore how the tone of your internal voice can transform your practice of self-compassion, enhancing feelings of warmth and safety. 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.

This exercise explores the significance of voice tone in cultivating a compassionate mindset. It illustrates how variations in voice tone can alter emotional responses, even when the words remain the same. The emphasis is on shifting from a harsh, critical inner dialogue to one that's warm and compassionate, thereby minimizing activation of the threat system.