Living With A Tricky Brain

Explore the challenges and intricacies of living with a 'tricky brain' through this guide, designed to enhance understanding of our complex mental processes and support the development of self-compassion. 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.

Living With A Tricky Brain explores the complexities of being human, offering insights from Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). It addresses how our evolved nature can contribute to distress and suffering. By understanding the interaction between our earlier- and later-evolved cognitive functions, clients can be helped to recognize and interrupt unhelpful thought-emotion loops.