Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

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gptkbp:instanceOf psychotherapeutic intervention
gptkbp:basedOn evolutionary psychology
cognitive behavioral therapy
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Paul_Gilbert
gptkbp:emphasizes drive system
threat system
soothing system
gptkbp:firstDescribed early 2000s
gptkbp:focusesOn developing compassion for self and others
gptkbp:goal improve emotional regulation
reduce self-criticism
increase self-compassion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
gptkbp:includes mindfulness
compassionate mind training
gptkbp:publishedIn The Compassionate Mind (book)
gptkbp:targetAudience individuals with eating disorders
individuals with high self-criticism
individuals with trauma
gptkbp:usedFor treating anxiety
treating depression
treating self-criticism
treating shame
gptkbp:uses compassionate letter writing
imagery exercises
soothing rhythm breathing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mindful_Self-Compassion_(MSC)_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7