Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion

Editor : Galia Tyano Ronen, Editor : Shari Geller

Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion

Book Details

  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Published : 2025
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Pages : 398
  • Category :
    Forthcoming
  • Category 2 :
    Individual Psychotherapy
  • Catalogue No : 98000
  • ISBN 13 : 9781462556731
  • ISBN 10 : 1462556736

Table of Contents

Foreword
Steven C. Hayes

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

Part 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

Part 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

Part 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 Shetler & 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)

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