Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion

Introduction: Where Do We Begin Our Journey?, Galia Tyano Ronen & Shari Geller

I. Self-Compassion as a Change Process

1. A Model of Self-Compassion-Based Therapy, Christopher Germer

2. Compassion and Self-Compassion: A Biopsychosocial and Evolutionary Approach, Paul Gilbert

3. Expanding the Contemporary Meaning of “Self”: An Interpersonal Neurobiology Perspective on Inner-Compassion and Intraconnection, Elli Weisbaum, Shelby L. Alsup, & Daniel J. Siegel

4. Working with Challenges of Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy with Self-Compassion, Sydney Spears & Tracy Ochester

5. Why Does Self-Compassion Work?: Implications for Psychotherapy Practice, José Ramón, Yela Bernabé, & Antonio Crego Díaz

II. A Self-Compassion-Based Clinician: What Shapes and Informs Practice

6. Exploring the Interplay between Therapeutic Presence and Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy, Shari Geller

7. The Power of a Self-Compassionate Mindset, Shauna Shapiro, Shayda Roohparvar, & Jill Lillie

8. Cultivating the Practice of Self-Compassion, Galia Tyano Ronen

9. Self-Compassion: A Powerful Addition to Trauma Therapy, Susan M. Pollak

10. The Inner Process of Inquiry in Psychotherapy, Steven Hickman

III. Applications of Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy

11. Self-Compassion for Shame in Psychotherapy, Christopher Germer

12. Alcoholism, Addictions, and Self-Compassion, Alfie Wishart

13. Compassion and Self-Compassion for Depression, Paul Gilbert

14. Implementing Self-Compassion in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, Christian Stiglmayr

15. Cultivating Self-Compassion in Response to Anxiety, Lizabeth Roemer, Gerson F. Borrero, Molly Sawdy, & Jessica R. LoPresti

16. The Process of Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery, Ann Saffi Biasetti

17. Couple and Relationship Distress: The Power of Self-Compassion Training in Therapy, Michelle Becker

18. Self-Compassion and Teens, Lisa Shelter & Lorraine M. Hobbs

19. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Chronic Pain, Ronald D. Siegel

20. Integrating Self-Compassion into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Other Third-Wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, Benjamin Weinstein

- Concluding Reflections: Integrating Self-Compassion into Psychotherapy, Shari Geller & Galia Tyano Ronen

- Appendix. Practices and Exercises

- Index

- List of Audio Files

Audio Downloads:

1. Self-Compassion Break (5:54)

2. Giving and Receiving Compassion (21:20)

3. Compassion Practice Sequences to Aid Cultivating Compassion Brain, Body, and Mind States (21:25)

4. Self-Compassion Practice for My Social and Cultural Identities (11:23)

5. Soften, Calm, Allow (16:09)

6. Embodied Presence Practice: Core Body Centering (5:28)

7. Sitting Compassion Meditation Practice (7:36)

8. The Practice of Self-Compassion with Equanimity (14:38)

9. Anchoring Safely in the Body Practice (2:42)

10. Self-Compassion Break for Shame (7:49)

11. Being with Difficult Emotions (16:09)

12. Feet, Spine, and Seat: Welcoming the Body into the Room/Body Forgiveness Practice (9:22)

13. Exercise to Help Identify Relational Patterns (4:17)

14. Holding Your Own Hand Practice (A Modified Soothing Touch) (7:16)

15. Separating Pain from Aversion (7:07)

16. Kind Coach (8:47)

17. Mindfulness through Music (2:09)

18. Modified “Compassionate Friend” Practice (4:29)