Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy
Sunday 23rd October 2016
Discover how Compassion Focused Therapy aids in overcoming self-criticism and anxiety. Listen to 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast' with DocSnipes for practical tools.
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Self-Criticism: The Power of Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy explores the reasons clients may be unable to self-soothe and/or be self-compassionate, and provides tools to help clients overcome their fears of contentment, abandonment and compassion.
Imagine being your own worst critic, constantly battling feelings of guilt, anger, and anxiety. Many people excel at cognitive behavioral therapy yet still struggle with these intense emotions. This episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes' dives into Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and its unique approach to helping clients overcome self-criticism and find inner peace. Dr.
Dawn-Elise Snipes sheds light on why some individuals have difficulty being kind to themselves and how CFT can be a game-changer in their journey toward well-being. Dr. Snipes explains that a lot of this self-criticism stems from childhood experiences and the messages received from caregivers. When children aren't taught how to self-soothe during distressing times, they often grow up struggling with self-compassion.
This episode explores how CFT helps clients tap into their contentment system, which brings about feelings of safety, social connectedness, and overall well-being. You'll learn about the core principles of CFT, such as compassionate reasoning and the contentment system, and how these can be used to counteract self-critical thinking. The episode also covers the interaction between self-criticism and the fear of self-compassion, highlighting how these issues can overlap with trauma work. Dr.
Snipes encourages therapists to help clients practice being self-compassionate and understand why they might fear giving up their self-critical habits. Additionally, the episode introduces the Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy in New York, which offers certification for CFT therapists. For those looking to dive deeper into this therapeutic approach, there are journal articles and multimedia continuing education courses available through AllCEUs, a counseling continuing education provider.
Whether you're a counselor, coach, or someone grappling with self-criticism, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools to help you or your clients foster self-compassion and improve well-being.