The compassionate mind (Record no. 14075)

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ISBN 9781849010986
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Classification number WM 420.
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Personal author Gilbert, Paul
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Title The compassionate mind
260 ## - PUBLICATION INFORMATION
Place of publication London :
Publisher Constable,
Date 2010
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Physical description xxix, 592 p.
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Contents Part I: The science behind compassion -- Compassion: the start of our journey -- The challenges of life -- Placing ourselves in the flow of life -- Threat and self-protection: the good, the bad and the really difficult -- The pleasures and contentments of life: the two types of good feelings and your compassionate mind -- Compassion in the context of old and new brains and minds -- Part II: Building the comassionate self skills and exercises -- Mindful preparations on the road to compassion -- Compassionate mind training through imagery -- Compassionate thinking -- From self-criticism to self-compassion -- Compassion and emotions: working with anxiety, anger and forgiveness -- Compassionate behaviour: the cultivation of courage -- Expressing the compassionate mind.
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Abstract Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful and hard. We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself and others can help us face up to and win through the hardship and find a sense of inner peace. However in modern societies we rarely focus on this key process that underpins successful coping and happiness and can be quick to dismiss the impact of modern living on our minds and well-being. Instead we concentrate on 'doing, achieving' and having'. Now, bestselling author and leading authority on depression, Professor Paul Gilbert explains how new research shows how we can all learn to develop compassion for ourselves and others and derive the benefits of this age-old wisdom. In this ground-breaking new book he explores how our minds have developed to be highly sensitive and quick to react to perceived threats and how this fast-acting threat-response system can be a source of anxiety, depression and aggression. He describes how studies have also shown that developing kindness and compassion for self and others can hep in calming down the threat system: as a mother's care and love can soothe a baby's distress, so we can learn how to soothe ourselves. Not only does compassion help to soothe distressing emotions, it actually increases feelings of contentment and well-being. Here, Professor Gilbert outlines the latest findings about the value of compassion and how it works, and takes readers through basic mind training exercises to enhance the capacity for, and use of, compassion.
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Subject term Psychotherapy
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Subject term Emotions
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Subject term Self concept
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Subject term Popular works
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          Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves 12/07/2017     WLM 200 GIL 16891 29/09/2022   29/09/2022 Book  
          Newham Library (Barts Health) Newham Library (Barts Health) Shelves 20/04/2022     WLM 455 N05464 20/04/2022   20/04/2022 Book Wellbeing
    National Library of Medicine     South London and Maudsley Trust Library South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves 26/10/2021 3 1 WM 420 GIL 021549 24/03/2023 24/01/2023 26/10/2021 Book  
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