The Compassionate Mind
Paul Gilbert
The book explores the psychological concept of compassion, its importance in mental health, and how to cultivate it through Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), a therapeutic approach that aims to alleviate mental health issues by fostering self-compassion and emotional healing. It delves into the evolutionary and social roots of compassion, practical exercises to develop it, and the science behind how a compassionate mindset can positively affect well-being.
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