Gilbert, Paul
The Compassionate Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849010986
- author:
- Gilbert, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 13 x 4.2 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle / Psychology, Psychiatry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Developing compassion for oneself and others is a key process that underpins successful coping and happiness. However, in modern societies, this process is often overlooked in favour of a focus on 'doing, achieving' and having. Professor Paul Gilbert explains how new research shows that developing compassion can help us face up to and win through hardship, and find a sense of inner peace. Our minds have developed to be highly sensitive and quick to react to perceived threats, which can lead to anxiety, depression and aggression. However, studies have also shown that developing kindness and compassion for self and others can help calm down the threat system. By learning to soothe ourselves, we can increase feelings of contentment and well-being. This book outlines the latest findings about the value of compassion and provides basic mind training exercises to enhance the capacity for and use of compassion.
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