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• Archive: Self-compassion is a state of warm, connected presence during difficult moments in our lives.
• It is an inner strength that can be cultivated inside or outside the consultation office.
• During therapy, self-compassion can help a therapist to recognize and “be with” difficult emotions within themselves and thereby stay in connection with their clients - a key component of therapeutic presence, and a core ingredient of skillful management of the therapeutic encounter.
• A simple self-compassion practice will be taught to help therapists maintain compassionate presence in therapy.Implement skills of self-compassion during psychotherapy to enhance emotional resonance.Understand the science, components and benefits of self-compassionDemonstrate skills of self-compassionImplement skills of self-compassion in clinical workEnhance emotional resonance