CFT Made Simple: A Clinician's Guide to Practicing Compassion-Focused Therapy (The New Harbinger Made Simple Series)

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is extremely effective in helping clients work through painful feelings of shame and self-criticism. However, the theoretical aspects of this therapy--such as evolutionary psychology, attachment theory, and affective neuroscience--can make CFT difficult to grasp. Using the easy-to-apply tools outlined in this comprehensive guide to CFT, professionals can help clients develop self-compassion and, learn mindfulness skills, and balance difficult emotions for greater treatment outcomes.