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Clinical tools, research updates and reflections on shame, self-criticism and compassion — 113 posts since 2014.
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August 2015 Shame and Self-compassion Research Update
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of…
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Moving from shame to connection through play
Shame is fundamentally disconnecting. The person feeling shame is often acutely aware of their own perceived flaws and inadequacies, and may misinterpret attempts from others to connect…
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July 2015 Compassion Tool of the Month – Part 2: Exploring the Past – Warmth and Compassion
Each month we highlight some practical resources for therapists interested in compassion. We don’t go into great depth about what we find, but encourage you to check them out if you think…
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Case Conceptualization - Identifying key relationships or events that have contributed to the person’s current ability to experience warmth and compassion for themselves
Below is some guidance on case conceptualization using the Tool of the Month - Exploring the Past - Warmth and Compassion. One of the first steps in case conceptualization with shame-prone…
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July 2015 Shame and Self-compassion Research Update
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of…
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What an old dog teaches us
For many of us, there is something uniquely vulnerable in our love for our companion animals. These relationships can teach us about love, pain, values, and compassion in ways that are…
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The Best of ACT with Compassion
ACT with Compassion is turning one year old! ACTwithcompassion.com is one year old and we decided to celebrate by sharing a short guide to the best material for therapists interested in…
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Identifying key relationships or events that have contributed to the person’s current sense of shame, undeservingness, and self-criticism
We have written up some of our thinking to accompany the Tool of the Month - Exploring the Past - Shame and Self-Criticism. One of the first steps in case conceptualization with shame-prone…
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June 2015 Compassion Tool of the Month – Part 1: Exploring the Past – Shame and Self-Criticism
Each month we highlight some practical resources for therapists interested in compassion. We don’t go into great depth about what we find, but encourage you to check them out if you think…
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June 2015 Shame and Self-compassion Research Update
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of…