| Description |
xxvii, 513 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Compassion: the start of our journey -- The challenges of life -- Placing ourselves in the flow of life -- Threat and self-protection: the good, the bad and the really difficult -- The pleasures and contentments of life: the two types of good feelings and your compassionate mind -- Compassion in the context of old and new brains and minds -- Mindful preparations on the road to compassion -- Compassionate mind training through imagery -- Compassionate thinking -- From self-criticism to self-compassion -- Compassion and emotions: working with anxiety, anger and forgiveness -- Compassionate behaviour: the cultivation of courage -- Expressing the compassionate mind |
| Summary |
Compassion and particularly compassion towards oneself can have a significant impact on our wellbeing and mental health. Developing our sense of compassion can affect many areas of our lives, in particular our relationships with other people |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Compassion.
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Self-help techniques.
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Well-being.
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| ISBN |
184529713X (hbk.) |
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9781845297138 (hbk.) |
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