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The Compassionate Mind
Series: Compassion Focused Therapy
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Throughout history, people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful and hard. We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself and others can help us face up to and win through the hardship and find a sense of inner peace. However, in modern societies, we rarely focus on this key process that underpins successful coping and happiness, and can be quick to dismiss the impact of modern living on our minds and well-being. Instead, we concentrate on 'doing, achieving, and having'.
Now, bestselling author and leading authority on depression, Professor Paul Gilbert explains how new research shows how we can all learn to develop compassion for ourselves and others, and derive the benefits of this age-old wisdom.
In this ground-breaking new book, he explores how our minds have developed to be highly sensitive and quick to react to perceived threats, and how this fast-acting threat-response system can be a source of anxiety, depression, and aggression. He describes how studies have also shown that developing kindness and compassion for self and others can help in calming down the threat system: as a mother's care and love can soothe a baby's distress, so we can learn how to soothe ourselves.
Not only does compassion help to soothe distressing emotions, it actually increases feelings of contentment and well-being. Here, Professor Gilbert outlines the latest findings about the value of compassion and how it works, and takes readers through basic mind training exercises to enhance the capacity for, and use of, compassion.
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The Compassionate Mind by Prof Paul Gilbert receives praise for its insightful approach to self-compassion and its impact on mental well-being. Reviewers find it particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with depression and self-criticism, highlighting its capacity to foster kindness and resilience. The book is also noted for addressing the drawbacks of competitiveness and materialism, offering compassion as a balance. Described as thought-provoking and enjoyable, it serves as a valuable resource even for those typically sceptical of self-help literature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849010986
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 January 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Robinson
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 46.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 493g
Pages: 624
About the Author
PAUL GILBERT is professor of clinical psychology at the University of Derby and, until his retirement from the NHS in 2016, was consultant clinical psychologist at the Derbyshire Health Care Foundation Trust. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology for over 40 years with a special focus on the roles of mood, shame and self-criticism in various mental health difficulties for which compassion focused therapy was developed. He has written and edited many books on psychology, therapy, and compassion. He was awarded an OBE by the Queen in March 2011 for services to mental health.
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