Tips for Boosting Your Therapy with Self-Compassion by Expert Psychologist

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In this 25-minute talk Christine Braehler, DClinPsy, PhD, a clinical psychologist and pioneer in the development of compassion-based approaches explains how you can boost your therapy with self-compassion by paying closer attention to the relationship you have with yourself, with your client and the client with him or herself. Since self-compassion can have adverse effects in clients with attachment trauma, high shame and low mentalizing, clinicians need to use care. Principles for devising safe interventions for clients are presented: the 3Ds (Braehler, 2023) of Desensitization, Direction and Differentiation.
SELF-COMPASSION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE | THE ESSENTIALS
In-depth guidance for clinicians on how to integrate self-compassion into their existing way of working can be obtained in the on demand online course. Get 20% off with Coupon Code CARE20
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MODULE ONE: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF COMPASSION
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MODULE TWO: Transforming Challenging Moments in Psychotherapy
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MODULE THREE: Overcoming Obstacles
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GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
Free self-compassion meditations
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MOVE FROM EMPATHY PAIN INTO COMPASSION
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HELP CLIENTS ACCESS THEIR CARE SYSTEM IN A SAFE WAY
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SIMPLE PRACTICES FOR YOUR CLIENTS
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PUBLICATIONS:
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Braehler, C. (2023). Ch. 20: Self-Compassion in Trauma Treatment. In A. Finlay-Jones, K. Bluth, K. Neff (Eds.) Handbook of Self-Compassion. (pp. 347-367). Mindfulness in Behavioral Health. Springer.
Braehler, C. & Neff, K. (2020). Ch. 20: Self-Compassion in PTSD. In M. Tull & N. Kimbrel (Eds.) Emotion in PTSD. (pp. 567-591). Elsevier.
Braehler, C. & Germer, C. (2017). Compassion in Psychotherapy. In J. Loizzo, M. Neale, E. Wolf (Eds). Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy: Accelerating Transformation. (pp. 131-145). Routledge.
Braehler, C., Harper, J. & Gilbert, P. (2013). Compassion Focused Group Therapy for Recovery after Psychosis. In C. Steel (Ed.), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Schizophrenia: Evidence Based Interventions and Future Directions (pp. 236-266). Chichester: Wiley.
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DISCLAIMER:
This information is not intended as a replacement for any necessary medical or psychological treatment. Please consult a licensed mental health professional in your country of residence if you are suffering from persisting mental health symptoms. This information is not intended to replace any necessary professional supervision that you require in your country. Please use your own clinical judgment and supervision arrangements to make decisions on treatment of your clients.