Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications

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Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications offers evidence-based guidance and extensive insight into the science behind compassion focused therapy.

The first section of the book explores the evolution and physiological infrastructures of caring, and how compassion arises when humans use their complex cognitive competencies to address suffering deliberately and intentionally. With this framework and basis, the next sections of the book explore CFT applied to groups, specific interventions such as chair work, the importance of applying the principles of the therapy to oneself, the CFT therapeutic relationship, and a chapter offering a systematic review of the evidence for CFT. The third section offers a series of multi-authored chapters on interventions for a range of different mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and many others.

Being the first major clinical book on compassion focused therapy, withleading international researchers and clinicians addressing central problems, this landmark publication will appeal to psychotherapists from a variety of schools as well as being a vital resource for compassion focused therapists.

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'The framework of compassionate relating to self and others is now driving innovative practices with many clinical problems. There is a wealth of theoretical and practical ideas here that cannot fail to inspire clinicians who use or are interested in compassion focused therapy.'

Chris Brewin, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College London

'This book is an extraordinary achievement, one that anyone interested in a biopsychosocial model, and compassion focused therapy should read. It serves up an incredible array and depth of theory, linked to the latest science, topped up with wonderful helpings of clinical examples of many presentations, each underlining the importance and potential of this approach. This is a book to savour, and return to and is highly recommended'

Graham Music, The Tavistock clinicauthor of Nurturing Natures: Attachment and Children’s Emotional, Sociocultural and Brain Development, Second Edition (Routledge)

'This book is a gem, with powerful tools for trauma, shame, depression, and anxiety - and applications for a wide range of settings. The writing is clear and useful, and the science is solid, with frequent flashes of transformational insight. It is a masterwork, a mature and comprehensive summary of what is currently the very best integration of evolutionary neuroscience, clinical effectiveness, and far-reaching kindness.'

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness

'The extraordinary efflorescence and maturation of Compassion Focused Therapy over the past two decades is brilliantly documented in this comprehensive volume. The initial chapters provide a wide-ranging, deeply illuminating review of the evolution-informed, biopsychosocial model that undergirds CFT, while the subsequent chapters describe the application of CFT to numerous clinical and non-clinical problems. The combination of novel theoretical insights and myriad therapeutic strategies and tactics that are tightly integrated with the theory promises a revolution in the fragmented world of psychotherapy and, more broadly, wellness interventions. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in theory, research, or treatment that addresses human suffering and psychopathology.'

David Zuroff, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Montreal

'This inspiring and authoritative volume establishes Compassion Focused Therapy as one of the major therapeutic advances of the our time. Psychological therapists, of all traditions, from beginner to expert will be enriched by the theoretical and practice insights of this approach. One of the top ten psychotherapy books – a must have.'

Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, FMedSci, FBA, FAcSS, University College London

'Few books in clinical psychology begin with an understanding of human nature. This exceptional book by Paul Gilbert, Greg Simos and an international group of scholars in the field of compassion focused therapy covers almost every imaginable perspective on the role of compassion and helps us understand the human side of being a human being. Beginning with Paul Gilbert’s extraordinary contribution and understanding of the evolution of compassion, the chapters move on by exploring the science, the application, and the meaning of compassion. It is hard to imagine life without compassion, but sadly many people live such desolate lives. Every clinician should read this book not only for the science but for the humanity it represents.'

Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., Director, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy author of Emotional Schema Therapy

'This excellent and comprehensive volume contains a biopsychosocial model, informed by evolutionary theory. It is an important resource, systematically exploring compassion from many vantage points. It has certainly motivated me to put an increased focus on incorporating principles of compassion-focused therapy into my cognitive behavior therapy practice. I highly recommend this book!'

Judith S. Beck, PhD, President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Clinical Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania; Author of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond

About the Author

Paul Gilbert OBE qualified in clinical psychology in 1980 and is professor of clinical psychology at the University of Derby and has had a number of visiting international professorships. From his extensive clinical and research work he developed compassion focused therapy for people with complex mental health problems.

Gregoris Simos, MD, is a Professor of Psychopathology, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece. He is an internationally respected psychiatrist and a recognized authority in the field of contemporary psychotherapies (CBT, CFT). He is a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Beck Institute for CBT.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

M.i.l.a. · 17 July 2024

Bible of CFT, absolutely excellent.I wish more counsellors knew how integrative (or pluralistic!) this modality is, naturally. And with the most scientific, evidence-based theory to support it all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

B.R. · 24 August 2022

As always professeur Paul Gilbert excels. This book is comprehensive and has biopschosocial approach. It covers range of clinical problems , including depression,anxiety,trauma and shame. I have learnt so much from Gilbert’s writings,& I think that he has helped me to become a better therapist. Thank you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Your go to for CFT

B. · 24 May 2022

This is a great text for reference and practical applications in therapy. It has many chapters covering different presentations and groups of clients. Great resource.

5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute core text for CFT

W.W. · 13 May 2022

This is the definitive must buy for anyone that wants to understand CFT.Clearly written with contributions from key researchers and practitioners in CFT

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor printing quality

R. · 16 April 2022

The first copy came damaged with a pink line down the edge and a folded cover, this replacement has poor printing quality, making certain pages impossible to read.The book itself is great, perfect for therapists.

Do you or your clients struggle with shame? If so, this book is a boon to you and your clients.

M.a.P. · 10 April 2022

This book is the definitive guide to understanding the science underpinning the theory and practice of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I can remember being back in graduate school learning about shame and thinking that the current models for understanding this complex subject seemed to lack the fundamental ingredients necessary to help those who are shame prone. For me, CFT is the answer. This book provides an overview of the theory (first few chapters) and how it was developed by Professor Paul Gilbert, OBE. The book covers the direct application of interventions to help shame-prone people understand they have "multi-minds" and learn how to stimulate a caring motive that allows them (us) to have access to our compassionate minds. We then have access to resources like wisdom and courage to help us work out what would be most helpful to our often agonizing in-the-moment suffering. I cannot recommend this book enough. The book also has chapters edited by world-renown CFT researchers and clinicians who provide excellent guidance regarding certain mental health difficulties like anxiety, anger, and complex PTSD using CFT. This book is suitable for students, beginning therapists, and highly experienced clinicians.-Matthew Porte,- MSW, LCSW

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