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What Is Compassion-Focused Therapy?
This punch in of therapy emphasizes the importance of compassion andself-compassionin interactions with both the world and oneself.
CFT stems from Buddhist values that stress the influence compassion has on others happiness as well as your own.
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CFT is beneficial to those experiencing destructive thoughts,depression, oranxietyto combat feelings of shame and self-criticism.
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Compassion Images
Compassion images exercises help clients gather an understanding of their image of compassion.
Individuals will be asked to express what their ideal depiction of compassion from another would be.
They may be asked what compassion may look or sound like via facial expressions and tone of voice.
Clients are asked to picture compassionate images during moments when they may usually be self-critical.
This can help individuals learn to be kind to themselves during difficult circumstances.
These types of tasks are also important for clients to accept positive emotions.
It enablespositive thinkinghabits, promotesemotional regulation, reduces stress, and improves relationship quality.
They also exhibited a decrease in depression and anxiety, while displaying more self-soothing and fewer submissive behaviors.
CFT has been scientifically supported as effective by empirical literature within psychotherapy or as a mindfulness training program.
Consequences of compassion and social support for physiological reactivity to stress.Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.2010; 46:816-823.
