The Compassionate Mind by Prof Paul Gilbert (Paperback, 2010)

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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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PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group
ISBN-139781849010986
eBay Product ID (ePID)87088275

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Book TitleThe Compassionate Mind
AuthorProf Paul Gilbert
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPsychology, Opinion of the People
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages624 Pages

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Item Height196mm
Item Width130mm
Item Weight500 g

Additional Product Features

Title_AuthorProf Paul Gilbert
Series TitleCompassion Focused Therapy
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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    An amazing book. Amazing content and easy to read. Not passing this book on to anyone - a fantastic reference book. However, I would definitely recommend the book as one to keep on your bedside table. L

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    A really easy to understand psychology book that has some really useful work through programs. Excellent book.

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    It's a well written book that makes sense. No psycho-babble(not too much anyway)and very straight forward. The main theme:be good to yourself when the bastards try to wear you down.

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    I ordered this book because I was unable to finish reading the library copy I had. The book was in demand. It has plenty of thought-provoking activities to work through so I decided I would need my own copy. Interesting to read about the evolving mind.

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