Compassion Focused Group Therapy for University Counseling Centers: A Clinician's Guide

CFT modules include psychoeducational materials and experiential activities to help students learn and apply core principles of compassion-focused therapy. Students who engaged with CFT reported lower fears of giving and receiving compassion, more adaptive engagement with suffering, and increased self-compassion and self-reassurance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Students who participated in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CFT) experienced significant benefits. The therapy included psychoeducational materials and various experiential activities designed to elucidate the core principles of CFT. One of the key outcomes was that students who engaged with CFT were able to reduce their fears of both giving and receiving compassion. They became more adept at engaging with their own suffering, finding adaptive ways to cope. This led to increased compassion towards themselves and others.

In addition to reducing fears and enhancing compassion, CFT also helped students decrease their feelings of shame and self-criticism. They developed a more positive self-image and engaged in self-reassuring behaviors.

The development of CFT was a collaborative effort between Paul Gilbert, the founder of CFT, and a bestselling Routledge author. Gilbert's expertise in the field and his extensive research contributed to the effectiveness of CFT in helping students overcome various mental health challenges.

Overall, CFT has proven to be a powerful tool for promoting emotional well-being and improving interpersonal relationships. Its combination of cognitive and behavioral approaches makes it an effective treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032064802