COMPASSIONATE MIND TRAINING
Next in-person
course starts
October 2025
£399
Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) is a therapeutic approach designed to help you develop compassion for yourself and others. It is a key component of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), which was developed by clinical psychologist Professor Paul Gilbert.
CFT combines concepts and techniques from various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), evolutionary psychology, and neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on the role of compassion in mental health.
Compassionate Mind Training aims to cultivate a more compassionate mindset, which can lead to improved emotional regulation, reduced mental health symptoms, and a greater sense of well-being.
Core elements and goals of Compassionate Mind Training:
Understanding Compassion
Psychoeducation about the nature and importance of compassion, including self-compassion and compassion for others.
Social Connection
Promoting a sense of connectedness with others, which is a fundamental aspect of compassion and can improve interpersonal relationships and social support.
Soothing System Activation
Encouraging the activation of the brain's soothing system, which is associated with feelings of safety and well-being
Developing Compassionate Skills
Learning practical skills to cultivate
compassion, such as mindfulness,
compassionate imagery, and
compassionate self-talk.
Building Emotional Resilience
Enhancing emotional resilience by fostering
a compassionate attitude, which can help
you cope better with difficulties and
setbacks.
Addressing Self-Criticism
Helping you recognize and reduce self-criticism, which is often linked to various mental health issues, and replacing it with a more compassionate internal dialogue.