In this exercise we are going to try to create a place in our mind - a place that could give you the feeling of safeness and calmness. If you are depressed or distressed those might be difficult feelings to generate, but the act of trying, and the sense of it being the sort of place you would like to be, is the important thing. So remember, it is the act of trying the exercise that is important, feelings may follow later. Don’t worry if your ‘distractions’ seem overwhelming at times, just gently smile to yourself, go back to soothing rhythm breathing, and try to stay with the exercise as best you can.
🔵 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
☐ The Compassionate Mind By Paul Gilbert. amzn.to/406R5Ad
☐ The Compassionate Mind Workbook by Chris Irons and Elaine Beaumont.
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☐ Compassion Focused Therapy for Dummies by Mary Welford. amzn.to/3HjHsoZ
☐ Mindful Compassion by Paul Gilbert and Choden. amzn.to/3wChWqa
☐ Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. amzn.to/3Dm6cvW
🔵 WHAT IS COMPASSION?
Compassion is the capacity to be sensitive to the suffering of ourselves and others and the willingness to relieve and prevent it. It is a capacity inherent in all of us which for many reasons does not always come to flourish. Fortunately, it can be trained, developed and deepened through practice. Compassion is characterised by kindness and receptivity as well as courage and responsibility. Many believe compassion should be directed towards others rather than ourselves. But self-compassion is not a selfish activity. Research increasingly shows that self-compassion is, like mindfulness, key to mental health and goes hand in hand with greater openness and empathy towards others.
🔵 ABOUT TERESA LEWIS
Teresa Lewis is the founder and Director of Lewis Psychology and a Senior Accredited psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Snr. Accred). Qualified in 1995, Teresa has been providing counselling and psychotherapy treatment for nearly 30 years. Teresa holds a masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy and is a qualified EMDR Practitioner having completed training accredited with EMDR Europe. Teresa is also a qualified adult educator and an accredited Mindfulness teacher As a recognised expert in her field Teresa is frequently asked to conduct editorial reviews and endorse counselling and psychotherapy books for international publishing houses.
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