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February 2017 Research Roundup: Compassion, Conflict, and Connection

Posted on Blog by Christina Chwyl · February 16, 2017 7:10 AM

When we think about health, some perennial pieces of wisdom likely come to mind: don’t smoke, don’t drink too much alcohol, eat more vegetables, exercise. Yet, there are a few important components missing from this conventional health wisdom. Did you know, for example, that having less than three people in your social circle that you feel emotionally close to is risk factor for numerous psychological and physical maladies? Or, that feeling socially isolated is as great of a health risk as smoking or obesity? If you did, congratulations, you wise chap, you. If you didn’t, you’re in good company.

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December 2016 Research Roundup: Viva las Vagus

Posted on Blog by Christina Chwyl · December 15, 2016 6:54 AM

Unfortunately there often seems to be a wide chasm between what happens in the research lab and what happens on the front lines of clinical work. On the one hand, researchers need to listen to clinicians and learn about their direct experiences with clients. On the other hand, clinicians can benefit from hearing about clinically relevant research. We hope these “research roundups” provide useful summaries of recent research that can improve your practice with highly shame prone and self-critical clients.

In this post, we highlight some important findings at the intersections of physiology, biology and psychology that have actual real-world implications for your clinical work. So, today, what happens in (research laboratories studying the) Vagus, will not stay in Vagus. ;-)

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November 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog by Christina Chwyl · November 17, 2016 7:29 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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October 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog by Christina Chwyl · October 20, 2016 6:21 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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September 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog by Christina Chwyl · September 15, 2016 6:40 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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August 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog · August 18, 2016 7:09 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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July 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog · July 21, 2016 6:08 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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June 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog · June 16, 2016 6:03 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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May 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog · May 19, 2016 6:05 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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April 2016 Shame and Self-Compassion Research Update

Posted on Blog · April 21, 2016 6:05 AM

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 our favorites for this month:

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