For therapists wishing to build their skills in compassion-focused therapy (CFT), this powerful workbook presents a unique evidence-based training approach. Self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR) enables therapists to apply CFT techniques to themselves and reflect on the experience as they work through 34 brief, carefully crafted modules. The authors are master trainers who elucidate the multiple layers of CFT, which integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, evolutionary science, mindfulness, and other approaches. Three extended therapist examples serve as companions throughout the SP/SR journey. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume includes 24 reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print most of the reproducible materials.
Setting the Scene for CFT SP/SR Chapter 1. Introducing Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out Chapter 2. A Brief Roadmap to CFT Chapter 3. Why Do SP/SR? Chapter 4. Getting the Most from SP/SR Chapter 5. A Trio of Companions I. Developing Compassionate Understanding Module 1. Initial Assessment and Identifying a Challenge Module 2. Three Systems of Emotion Module 3. Soothing Rhythm Breathing Module 4. Understanding the Tricky Brain Module 5. Exploring Old Brain-New Brain Loops Module 6. Mindful Breathing Module 7. Shaped by Our Experiences Module 8. Compassionate Functional Analysis Module 9. Safe-Place Imagery Module 10. Exploring Attachment Style Module 11. Exploring Fears of Compassion Module 12. Threat-Focused Formulation in CFT: Historical Influences and Key Fears Module 13. Threat-Focused Formulation in CFT: Safety Strategies and Unintended Consequences Module 14. The Mindful Check-In Module 15. Unpacking Compassion Module 16. Mindfulness of Self-Criticism Diary Module 17. Midprogram Assessment II. Cultivating Compassionate Ways of Being Module 18. Different Versions of the Self: The Threat-Based Self Module 19. Cultivating the Compassionate Self Module 20. The Compassionate Self in Action Module 21. Deepening the Compassionate Self Module 22. Behavioral Experiments in CFT III. Developing the Flows of Compassion Module 23. Compassion from Self to Others: Skill Building Using Memory Module 24. Compassion from Self to Others: Skill Building Using Imagery Module 25. Compassion from Self to Others: Compassionate Behavior Module 26. Compassion from Others to Self: Skill Building Using Memory Module 27. Compassion from Others to Self: Opening to Kindness from Others Module 28. Compassion Flowing to the Self: Compassionate Letter Writing IV. Engaging Compassionately with Our Multiple Selves Module 29. Getting to Know Our Multiple Selves Module 30. Writing from the Multiple Selves Module 31. Attachment and the Professional Self Module 32. The Internal Compassionate Supervisor Module 33. Using Your Internal Compassionate Supervisor to Work with a Difficulty V. Reflecting on Your CFT SP/SR Journey Module 34. Maintaining and Enhancing Compassionate Growth References Index
