Compassion Focused Therapy 1st Edition

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

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.

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.

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

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.