A Brief Introduction to the Psychology of Compassion

In the spirit of the focus on love that dominates the month of February, the podcast explores the psychology of compassion. This episode provides an introduction to the psychology of compassion and includes findings from relevant and classic psychological research studies. A quick overview of Compassion Focused Therapy is provided and some seeds of how to incorporate compassion into one’s own life as a self-help approach are planted. 

Guided mindfulness meditations, deep calm breathing exercises, and visualizations are all practical ways to show compassion to our minds and bodies. You can find videos for each of these practices on the PsycHope YouTube Channel.  

References: 

1)    The Compassionate Mind
2)    Compassion: From Its Evolution to a Psychotherapy

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The information shared on the PsycHope Self-Help podcast does not constitute professional help nor is it a substitute for professional help. If you think you might benefit from more than self-help, here are some helpful resources:

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• Online psychotherapy practice of Dr. Jennifer McManus, Licensed Psychologist: Online therapy available in 39 US states and international options.
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• Suicide Prevention Hotline: call or text 988
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