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Why compassion can be challenging

CompassionSeptember 15, 2020179Views 0Likes 0Comments

To give and receive compassion can be tricky for a number of potential reasons. Fears refer to when we would like to be compassionate, but we might feel frightened if we become more or “too” compassionate. Perhaps there is a worry that “I’ll become weak” or “too sensitive”. Blocks refer to when we would like…

Flows of Compassion

CompassionSeptember 7, 2020509Views 0Likes 0Comments

When we think of being compassionate, we might initially think of giving compassion to someone else. However, there are 3 flows of compassion. The compassion that flows from you to others (“Compassion flowing out”) The compassion that flows from others to you (“Compassion flowing in”) The compassion that flows from you to within you (“Self-compassion”)…

Understanding emotions

Compassion, Emotions, Links and ResourcesAugust 24, 2020397Views 0Likes 0Comments

To understand what might soothe the fusion of the old and new brain (previous post), it can be useful to understand the emotional regulation systems from a Compassion Focused Therapy perspective. These can be divided into: Threat system (red) – Our threat system is like the old brain functions. It is like a 24-hour surveillance…

Compassion

Compassion, Links and ResourcesJuly 22, 2020285Views 0Likes 0Comments

What comes to your mind when you think of the word compassion? You might think “warm”, “kind”, “caring”, “empathy”. There may be other terms like “soft”, “pity”, “fluffy”, “letting yourself off the hook”. However, would you describe a fire fighter as soft or weak? Would you label a nurse as self-indulgent? The definition of compassion…

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