Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy w/ Greg Samuelson

Episode 16 of the Social Work Me podcast, hosted by Social Work Me/ Greg Samuelson, titled "Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy w/ Greg Samuelson" was published on October 16, 2020 and runs 79 minutes.

October 16, 2020 ·79m · Social Work Me

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Summary

On Episode 16 Matt interviews Greg Samuelson who is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist from Toronto. Greg is one of the founding members of the Canadian Network for Compassion Focused Therapy and he runs a private practice called GPS Psychotherapy as well as works for the Mindfulness Clinic in Toronto. On this episode we discuss: -What is compassion focused therapy (CFT) -Overview of psychoeducation, language and teaching from a CFT perspective -The inner critic -3 types of ...

Episode Description

On Episode 16 Matt interviews Greg Samuelson who is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist from Toronto. Greg is one of the founding members of the Canadian Network for Compassion Focused Therapy and he runs a private practice called GPS Psychotherapy as well as works for the Mindfulness Clinic in Toronto.

On this episode we discuss:

-What is compassion focused therapy (CFT)
-Overview of psychoeducation, language and teaching from a CFT perspective
-The inner critic
-3 types of inner critics
-Using chair work with the inner critical voice
-3 flows of compassion and how to help clients build compassion
-Unique chair work interventions
-Breathing techniques and research
-Imagery work
-Compassionate colours
-Shame- three types from CFT perspective
-CFT for trauma
-Burnout/vicarious trauma management and prevention
-Advice for new therapists

For more information about Greg Samuelson click HERE

For more information about CFT and the Canadian network click HERE

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