Compassion in a T-Shirt

In this episode of 'Compassion in a T Shirt,' I am joined by Lisa Williams, an experienced cognitive behavior therapist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We explore the integration of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) into treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Lisa discusses her journey incorporating CFT into her practice, the importance of understanding early life experiences, and how CFT works alongside traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques such as exposure and response prevention.

The conversation delves into the distressing nature of OCD, the role of compassion in managing it, and practical strategies for therapists and sufferers alike. Essential viewing for therapists, individuals dealing with OCD, and those interested in the compassionate approach to mental health.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

01:56 Lisa Williams' Journey into CFT

10:18 Understanding OCD and Its Impact

17:56 Formulating OCD Through a CFT Lens

20:16 Exploring Early Life Experiences

30:59 The Role of Evolutionary Psychology in CFT

37:52 Exploring Compassion and Self-Compassion

38:15 Threat-Based Drive and Emotional Regulation

39:22 Introducing Compassionate Concepts

40:06 Building a Compassionate Community

41:06 Family Dynamics and Compassion

42:37 Challenges in Receiving Compassion

43:27 Daily Practices and Group Activities

47:03 CFT Strategies for OCD

50:36 Compassionate Imagery and Its Challenges

57:14 Integrating CFT with CBT

01:05:54 Resources and Recommendations

LINKS:

The Compassionate Mind (Gilbert, 2013)

https://amzn.to/4hHjvsQ

The Compassionate Mind Workbook: A step-by-step guide to developing your compassionate self (Irons & Beaumont, 2017)

https://amzn.to/4gPMxVL

The Compassionate Mind Approach to Recovering from Trauma: Using Compassion Focused Therapy (Lee & James, 2012)

https://amzn.to/4kdaDNo

Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists (Kolts et al., 2018)

https://amzn.to/4k0BLyY

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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Professor Nicole Lee is an expert int he HARM REDUCTION MODEL OF ADDICTION TREATMENT. She has described "harm reduction" as "what happens when you take judgement and moralising out of the equation and just look after people." When it comes to working with those suffering from alcohol and other drug addictions, she sees HARM REDUCTION AS AN ACT OF COMPASSION.

Some people are prone to make statements like, ALCOHOL IS WORSE FOR YOU THAN YOU THINK and ALCOHOL MAKES EVERYONE STUPID. There are calls for everyone to STOP DRINKING ALCOHOL NOW and WE MUST BAN THIS! But Nicole Lee reminds us that when these calls slip into prohibition-based approaches, and something more like judgement, moralising, stigmatising and shaming, then they have the opposite effect to that which was (possibly) intended.

Nicole Lee discusses the dangers of TOUGH LOVE and its alternatives. and she gives ADVICE FOR PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND HEALTH PRACTITIONERS about practical ways to promote harm reduction. She offers a sensible perspective to this difficult area of human suffering. And she does so with profound care and compassion.

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Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

360Edge

https://360edge.com.au/

Hello Sunday Morning

https://hellosundaymorning.org/

Nicole Lee at The Conversation

https://theconversation.com/profiles/nicole-lee-81635

If you would like to learn more about Compassion Focused Therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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[BONUS EPISODE]

In this very special episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with none other than ChatGPT for a fascinating deep dive into Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)! 🎙️🤖

We cover everything from Paul Gilbert’s evolutionary model of the mind to why self-criticism is so common and how to actually train compassion as a skill. Along the way, we explore CFT’s unique take on self-compassion, the three-circle model, and the courage required for true compassion. And of course, there’s plenty of fun, a few CFT-inspired jokes, and even a moment where ChatGPT gives us the ultimate one-sentence summary of CFT!

This was a rather surreal conversation—talking with an AI about the science of compassion was both insightful and, honestly, a little mind-blowing! 💡🤯 If you're curious about CFT, there is a lot in this conversation to learn and think about. And if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to interview ChatGPT as a guest expert, this is the episode for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the science and practice of compassion. And let me know in the comments—what’s your favourite takeaway from this conversation?

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:18 Understanding Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

01:51 The Tricky Brain and Evolutionary Psychology

04:35 Shaped by Experience: It's Not Our Fault, But Our Responsibility

06:55 The Courage of Compassion

08:51 Misconceptions and Barriers to Compassion

11:34 Cultivating Compassion: Techniques and Practices

14:03 Self-Criticism and Shame: How CFT Helps

17:26 CFT vs. Other Self-Compassion Models

21:14 Compassion as a Motivational System

26:59 Practical Tips for Bringing Compassion into Daily Life

29:14 A Bit of Fun: CFT Jokes

30:26 Conclusion: The Essence of CFT

LINKS:

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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In this episode of 'Compassion in a T-Shirt,' I explore the intersection of psychology and nutrition with Jennifer D'Aubyn, an experienced psychological therapist and nutritional therapist. We discuss Jen's journey in integrating psychotherapy and nutritional therapy, the psychology behind eating habits, and her research on nutritional interventions for long COVID. We dive into the role of diet in emotional well-being, the impact of food choices on mental health, and how nutrition can be an act of self-compassion. Jen shares practical advice and insights on how therapists can incorporate nutritional awareness into their practice to better support their clients. This episode provides a holistic view on how compassion and nutrition together can significantly improve lives.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:15 Meet Jennifer Dorban: Bridging Psychology and Nutrition

01:42 Jen's Journey: From CBT to Nutritional Therapy

05:05 Integrating Nutrition into Psychotherapy

11:56 Case Studies: Real-Life Applications

20:50 Understanding Long COVID

27:19 Research on Nutritional Interventions for Long COVID

32:58 Exploring Nutritional Support for Long COVID

34:02 Research Findings and Positive Outcomes

35:57 Practical Nutritional Advice

36:39 The Role of Protein in Diet

40:20 Vitamins, Minerals, and Energy

42:50 Nutritional Psychiatry and Mental Health

46:04 Compassion and Nutrition

58:55 Personal Stories and Acts of Compassion

01:04:50 Future Directions in Nutritional Therapy

LINKS:

Jen can be found on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenneferdaubyn/

Jen’s humorous t-shirt says 'Sprouts are for life, not just for Christmas' and is by her friend and talented artist, known online as Perdita00, who’s Etsy store can be found at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/supercuteawesomestuf/

Brussel sprouts are little nutrient powerhouses:

https://www.wcrf.org/about-us/news-and-blogs/brussels-sprouts-have-as-much-vitamin-c-as-oranges-and-plenty-of-other-health-benefits/.

The key is in the cooking: Jen's favourite way is chopped into quarters and pan fried with bacon bits and chestnuts 😋

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Depression can be very painful. We can feel exhausted and helpless, withdraw, and lose connection with others. In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, esteemed psychiatrist Dr. Gregoris Simos discusses depression, understanding intense moods, and exploring effective treatments, particularly through Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

About Dr. Gregoris Simos:

Dr. Gregoris Simos, MD, is a professor of psychopathology at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, Greece. He is an internationally respected psychiatrist and a recognized authority in contemporary psychotherapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

In 2022, Dr. Simos, along with Professor Paul Gilbert, edited and contributed to Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications. This comprehensive book is a must-read for anyone interested in CFT. Many renowned CFT researchers and practitioners share their insights on the vital role of compassion and self-compassion in psychological well-being. Highly recommended!

In This Episode:

• Writing the book!
• The nature and impact of depression from the perspective of CFT
• The importance of connecting with others
• An in-depth look at Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for depression
• Practical advice on seeking treatment and practicing self-compassion

Join us for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the path to psychological wellness through compassion.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful discussions!

TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications (Gilbert & Simos, 2022)

https://www.amazon.com.au/Compassion-Focused-Therapy-Clinical-Applications/dp/0367476908

If you would like to learn more about Compassion Focused Therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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In this episode of 'Compassion in a T-Shirt,' I speak with Dr. James Hackley, a clinical psychologist at the University of Manchester, about compassion focused chair work. We delve into Dr. Hackley's research on using chair work to help people with depression connect with their compassionate selves and navigate self-criticism. Key points include the social mentality theory, CFT's multi-modal approach, and practical steps for implementing chair work in therapy. The conversation highlights the assessment and intervention potential of chair work, alongside client experiences that reveal the deeply transformative impact of this technique.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:17 Guest Introduction: Dr. James Hackley

02:41 Understanding Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

03:39 Exploring Social Mentality Theory

06:15 The Three Systems Model of Emotion

08:34 The Concept of the Tricky Brain

11:24 Introduction to Chair Work

13:41 Combining Chair Work with CFT

16:31 Practical Applications and Client Experiences

21:29 The Power of Chair Work in Therapy

29:24 Exploring Caregiving and Care Receiving

30:15 Shifts in Mentalities During Therapy

32:05 Client Experiences and Emotional Responses

33:00 Addressing Fears, Blocks, and Resistances

36:16 Introducing and Normalizing Chair Work

38:16 Therapist Confidence and Client Engagement

41:09 The Power of Embodied Cognition

45:36 Sympathy, Sadness, and Grief in Therapy

52:23 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

LINKS:

“Seeing Myself Through Someone Else’s Eyes”: Embodying the Perfect Nurturer in Compassion Focused Therapy (Hackley et al., 2024).

https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-09-01-021

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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[This episode with Bruno Cignacco is from a YouTube episode aired on 19 July 2024.]

Love makes business better?? Yes! Not sentimental love, but humanistic love and compassion can aid in employee health and well-being, nurture collaboration with competitors, develop better relationships with investors and suppliers, and increase efficiency, productivity and the bottom line.

Here is a conversation with Dr. Bruno R. Cignacco, a pioneer in compassionate business practices.

Bruno is an esteemed international business consultant, TEDx speaker, lecturer, and best-selling author. With over 30 years of experience, he has advised and trained hundreds of companies on international trade activities and social marketing. His work is driven by a passion for integrating compassion into the core of business operations, transforming traditional business models into human-centered enterprises.

In today's episode, we delve into Bruno's latest book, "The Art of Compassionate Business: Main Principles for the Human-Oriented Enterprise." This book challenges long-held assumptions about business dynamics and offers a refreshing perspective on how companies can operate more humanely, and with humanistic love.

Bruno shares insights on how to view employees as individuals, embrace competitors as collaborators, and foster creativity within a compassionate business framework. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that could transform the way you think about business!

TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

The Art of Compassionate Business: Main Principles for the Human-oriented Enterprise (Cignacco, 2023)

https://www.amazon.com.au/Art-Compassionate-Business-Principles-Human-Oriented/dp/1032445432

Dr Bruno Cignacco

https://brunocignacco.com/

Bruno on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bruno-roque-cignacco-sfhea-0609317/

Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way (Harvard Business Review, 2012)

https://www.harvardbusiness.org/wpcontent/uploads/2021/12/Compassionate-Leadership-How-to-Do-Hard-Things-in-a-Human-Way-Idea-Brief.pdf

If you would like to learn more about Compassion Focused Therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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[This episode with Laura Berland and Evan Harrel is from a YouTube episode aired on 12 July 2024.]

How can I be a strong leader, and a compassionate one? How can I compassionately motivate people to work towards shared goals? How can I bring courage, curiosity and love into my leadership roles? How can I have the difficult conversations, but also stay true to my values around compassion and treating others the right way?

Laura Berland and Evan Harrel are Founder and COO respectively of The Center for Compassionate Leadership in New York State. They bring the skills of compassionate engagement and action to organisations, teams and individuals through their Compassionate Leadership Certification Training. They teach others how to be strong and powerful, but non-aggressive and non-violent in their leading others...how to do hard things in a human way.

Be inspired by this conversation, where we explore what it is to be a compassionate leader, and some of the examples from around the world: Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandella, Malala Yousafzai, Jacinda Ardern...people who can inspire us to bring compassion to our corporate cultures in our own ways for profound benefits.

TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

Center for Compassionate Leadership

https://www.centerforcompassionateleadership.org/

On LinkedIN

https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-compassionate-leadership/

On Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/beingcompassion/

On Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/beingcompassion/

If you would like to learn more about Compassion Focused Therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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[This episode with Dr Chris Germer is from a YouTube episode aired on 16 February 2024.]

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”

Chris Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and MSC has since been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program.

Chris spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is also the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion; he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy; and he maintains a small online practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Chris Germer

01:04 Origins of Mindful Self-Compassion

01:33 Personal Journey with Self-Compassion

02:52 The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation

08:26 Developing the Mindful Self-Compassion Program

09:45 Early Challenges and Growth

10:55 Global Impact and Evolution

16:31 Addressing Trauma and Cultural Pain

20:23 Understanding Shame and Self-Compassion

29:58 Exploring the Concept of Duality

32:58 The Role of Contemplative Practice

34:11 Mindful Self-Compassion Program

35:27 Components of Self-Compassion

39:13 Shame and Emotional Distress

45:12 The Innocence Behind Shame

48:43 The Joy of Compassion Work

52:43 Upcoming Programs and Initiatives

55:58 Connecting Through Compassion

57:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

Dr Chris Germer's webpage

https://chrisgermer.com/

Center for Mindful Self-Compassion webpage

https://centerformsc.org/

The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions

https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Path-Self-Compassion-Yourself-Destructive/dp/1593859759/

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive

https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Self-Compassion-Workbook-Yourself-Strength/dp/1462526780/

Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals

https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Mindful-Self-Compassion-Program-Professionals/dp/1462538894/

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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In this episode of 'Compassion in a T Shirt,' I have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Deanna Varley, a rising star in the field of compassion research. We discuss her journey and groundbreaking meta-analysis on the fascinating interplay between attachment styles and fears of compassion. Dr. Varley explains attachment theory, detailing its origins and various attachment styles and their impacts on our relationships and mental health. We then delve into the nuances of her research findings, discussing how different attachment styles correlate with the fears of self-compassion, receiving compassion, and giving compassion. Whether you're a professional, a student, or just curious about the science of compassion, you'll find this conversation inspiring and informative. Don't miss our deep dive into this vital area of research and its implications for therapeutic interventions aimed at fostering compassion. TUNE IN for an engaging discussion with Dr. Deanna Varley!

TIME STAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:13 Spotlight on Dr. Deanna Varley

00:49 Deanna's Research Journey

05:10 Understanding Attachment Theory

15:31 Exploring the Meta-Analysis

20:31 Key Findings on Attachment Styles

44:19 Implications for Therapeutic Interventions

48:14 Challenges and Future Research

50:21 Conclusion and Future Directions

LINKS

A multi-level meta-analytic review of attachment and fears of compassion (Varley et al., 2024)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886923004002

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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