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  • Hardcover: 513 pages
  • Publisher: Constable (26 Mar 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 184529713X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845297138
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Anyone who struggles with their inner critic should make sure to read this book. Professor Gilbert writes in a masterly fashion about compassionate mind training - an innovative approach which is likely to grow in importance over the next decade as the evidence for its benefit continues to build.' ----David Veale, President British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2006-8

As somebody who suffers from severe depression, I know the depressive s harshest critic is themselves. It is never helpful to be told to pull ourselves together by others but saying it to ourselves leads us in only one direction into a spiralling descent into despair. This wise and perceptive book teaches us self-compassion and the consolations of kindness. I recommend it all the time. --Sally Brampton, Sally Brampton, author of Shoot the Damn Dog: A Memoir of Depression and the Aunt Sally column in The Sunday Times

'Like so frequently in the past, Paul Gilbert has come forth again with a book about the mind, its unused potential, and how to harness that potential to one s and others benefit. The Compassionate Mind is a roadmap to compassion for the self and towards others. It is a book for those curious enough to explore their hidden potential to attain a special kind of humanness and happiness. A 10 on a scale of 1 to 10.' --Michael McGuire, author Darwinian Psychiatry ;


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A landmark new book from the author of the bestselling Overcoming Depression.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars FULL OF INSIGHT, 26 May 2009
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I highly recommend this book. Written in a very accessible manner, the approach to psychotherapy, mental desease, such as anxiety, depression is indeed well explained. The author engages the reader on many levels such as how the mind patterns particular reactions and why some people are more prone than others to be stressed or depressive. Gives you a lots of food for thought - very informative - and undeniably helpful when it comes to getting people out of the vicious circles they get themselves into. Happiness is a state of mind and a philosophy that Buddhism relates well to. Paul Gilbert's book is well worth the read.
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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Compassion, 31 Mar 2009
an excellent book written at a time of great opportunity for the CBP movement..Paul gives a fabulous overview of how compassion can inform general psychotherapies and specifically Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy in our western societies..full of useful insights and practical suggestions.
VERY HIGHLY REC'D
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Compassionate Mind: a route towards understanding and wellbeing, 11 Jul 2009
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This book has the potential to enhance peoples' lives. The first part gives an account of how our brains evolved and the legacy this leaves us with in terms of how we perceive and react to situations and people. Clarification of how 'old brain' and 'new brain' reactions can affect us gives a starting point for making better sense of our own and other people's reactions and ways of living. That in itself is valuable and fascinating. In part two the discussions and exercises give practical ways in which we can use the ideas from part one. The importance of self-compassion is well covered, making it beneficial for those who give themselves a hard time and want a route to greater self-confidence and self-esteem. Ways of responding compassionately to others aid development of helpful ways of thinking, feeling and acting, bringing greater resourcefulness and well-being. This is exciting, making it a valuable and loving gift to give oneself and those about whom we care.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and intelligent

This is a good book but beware it is very long and parts of it are quite hard to digest for an amateur. Aimed more at professionals in this field. Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Buchanan

4.0 out of 5 stars V helpful book
Too many books promise a lot but dont deliver. This seems to be helping me!! Along with stuff on mindfullness.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - as far as it goes...
The Compassionate Mind by Professor Paul Gilbert gave me fresh dimensions on Compassion. I had read Psychology at LSE 50 years ago, and then trained as a Social Worker, Senior... Read more
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