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Paul Gilbert



Paul Gilbert, PhD, OBE, is a British clinical psychiatrist, author, and creator of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), which integrates elements from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other psychological approaches, Buddhist psychology, and neuroscience. His works emphasizes the scientific understanding and effectiveness of compassion.

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Developing Self Compassion (Guided Meditation) - Professor Paul Gilbert

This video features a short guided meditation from the Founder of Compassion Focused Therapy - Professor Paul Gilbert.

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Paul Gilbert
2019
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Human Nature and Suffering

This volume explores the implications of humans as evolved social animals. Gilbert suggests that evolution has given rise to a varied set of social competencies which form the basis of our personal knowledge and understanding.

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Paul Gilbert
1992
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16 Compassion Focused Therapy Training Exercises and Worksheets

Compassion gets a lot of attention in positive psychology, and for good reason – it’s a major concern of many religious and philosophical leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Pope Francis.

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Courtney E. Ackerman
2021
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How Mindfulness Fosters Compassion

Author and therapist Paul Gilbert explores how awareness of how our own minds work can help break negative thought patterns and help us to become more compassionate.

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Paul Gilbert
2013
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Compassion: Concepts, Research and Applications

Paul Gilbert brings together an international line-up of leading scholars and researchers in the field to provide a state-of-the-art exploration of key areas in compassion research and applications.

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Paul Gilbert
2024
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Shame and Compassion: Q&A With Paul Gilbert, Part 1 of 2

How do shame and compassion relate to one another?

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Arash Emamzadeh
2019
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Compassion Focused Therapy (CBT Distinctive Features)

Research into the beneficial effect of developing compassion has advanced enormously in the last ten years, with the development of inner compassion being an important therapeutic focus and goal.

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Paul Gilbert
2010
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Overcoming Depression: A Step-by-Step Approach to Gaining Control Over Depression

St. John's Wort, Prozac, psychotherapy, support groups--today's individual suffering from depression has a laundry list of treatments to choose from.

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Paul Gilbert
2024
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Compassion Focused Therapy with Dr Paul Gilbert

Dr Paul Gilbert shares his immense knowledge of being more compassionate with ourselves and others.

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Paul Gilbert
2011
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Shame and Compassion: Q&A With Paul Gilbert, Part 2 of 2

Psychology of compassion is discussed (part 2)

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Arash Emamzadeh
2019
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