In this follow-up to his much praised Finding Hope & Meaning in Suffering Trystan Owain Hughes encourages us to develop an approach to life that looks beyond our own concerns. Using illustrations from poetry literature & film & drawing on contemporary scientific thought the author makes plain that our natural state is an interconnected harmony with God with each other & with the world around us. Gradually we come to realize that loving others & desiring the best for them is worthwhile even when there seems to be little in it for us. Just as Christ chose to humble himself & become ' God with us' so we too will bring light to the lives of those around us by transcending our self-centredness & becoming fully present to those in need. & as we begin to attune ourselves to love's frequency our inner being will instinctively embrace all creation as sacred & deserving of our care & attention. ...

Research into the beneficial effect of developing compassion has advanced enormously in the last ten years with the development of inner compassion being an important therapeutic focus & goal. This book explains how Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- a process of developing compassion for the self & others to increase well-being & aid recovery
- varies from other forms of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Comprising 30 key points this book explores the founding principles of CFT & outlines the detailed aspects of compassion in the CFT approach. Divided into two parts
- Theory & Compassion Practice
- this concise book provides a clear guide to the distinctive characteristics of CFT. Compassion Focused Therapy will be a valuable source for students & professionals in training as well as practising therapists who want to learn more about the distinctive features of CFT.



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This surprisingly generous book maps out an incredibly effective easy-to-follow framework for guiding you through the process of turning your dreams into reality. It also adds valuable learning tools & provides essential back-up material for coaching clients. The carefully designed format leads you gently from creating a compelling outcome increasing your motivation to achieve it appreciating your gifts becoming more aligned with your heart & then clearing whatever holds you back. Using lots of real life stories to illustrate each topic this book can help you manifest miracles happening in your life. ...

Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful & hard. We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself & others can help us face up to & win through the hardship & find a sense of inner peace. However in modern societies we rarely focus on this key process that underpins successful coping & happiness & can be quick to dismiss the impact of modern living on our minds & well-being. Instead we concentrate on 'doing achieving' & having'. Now bestselling author & leading authority on depression Professor Paul Gilbert explains how new research shows how we can all learn to develop compassion for ourselves & others & derive the benefits of this age-old wisdom. In this ground-breaking new book he explores how our minds have developed to be highly sensitive & quick to react to perceived threats & how this fast-acting threat-response system can be a source of anxiety depression & aggression. He describes how studies have also shown that developing kindness & compassion for self & others can hep in calming down the threat system: as a mother's care & love can soothe a baby's distress so we can learn how to soothe ourselves. Not only does compassion help to soothe distressing emotions it actually increases feelings of contentment & well-being. Here Professor Gilbert outlines the latest findings about the value of compassion & how it works & takes readers through basic mind training exercises to enhance the capacity for & use of compassion. ...

This self-help book explores the problems created by having ready access to high fat foods designed to taste good. Because we evolved in conditions of relative scarcity we have few natural food inhibitors & so most diet books try to encourage people to inhibit their eating by highly rule governed behaviours which have to be constantly worked at. However this can lead to various forms of self-criticism which can undermine efforts at self-control. As a result our relationship with eating can be complex multifaceted & problematic. Beating Overeating Using Compassion Focused Therapy" uses Compassion Focused Therapy
- a groundbreaking new therapeutic approach
- to understand & work with our urges & passions for food. We can learn to enjoy & accept food & pay attention to our biological & emotional needs. This book is for people who have tried diets & found that they dont work & will enable the reader to have a healthier & happier relationship with food & their body. Topics covered include: the relationship between our brains & food the evolutionary background to finding conserving & eating food; how too much or too little food affects the brain why diets dont work factors affecting our eating behaviour (tastes stress comfort etc); body shape & culture; & developing an inner compassion for ones relationship with food
- recognising what we need & what is helpful."


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Terrible events are very hard to deal with & those who go through a trauma often feel permanently changed by it. Grief numbness anger anxiety & shame are all very common emotional reactions to traumatic incidents such as an accident or death of a loved one & ongoing traumatic events such as domestic abuse. How we deal with the aftermath of trauma & our own emotional response can determine how quickly we are able to 'move on' & get back to 'normality' once more. An integral part of the recovery process is not only recognising & accepting how our lives may have been changed but also learning to deal with feelings of shame
- an extremely common reaction to trauma. Recovering from Trauma" uses the groundbreaking Compassion Focused Therapy to help the reader to not only develop a fuller understanding of how we react to trauma but also to deal with any feelings of shame & start to overcome any trauma-related difficulties."
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When Damon is taken captive by ruthless vampire Samuel Stefan is determined to rescue him before it is too late...even if it means seeking help from the most unlikely of places. Stefan forms a tentative alliance with a coven of witches in order to save his brother only to learn that Samuel's end game is far more sinister then they could have imagined. With Samuel on the brink of securing unlimited power the brothers are in for their deadliest battle yet. Full of dark shadows & surprising twists the final book in the latest arc of Stefan's Diaries series raises the stakes for the Salvatore brothers as they face unimaginable threats. ...

Paul Madriani a brilliant criminal defense lawyer had a once-promising career with a prestigious law-firm until an ill-judged affair with the senior partner Ben Potters wife led to his resignation. Now he scrambles for work amid the ghosts of his doomed affair & the remains of a failing marriage. Then Potter is found dead an apparent suicide. But as details come to light the case turns from suicide to murder & the needle of suspicion points towards the victims seductive wife Talia Potter. Indicted & arrested Talia turns to Paul her former lover to defend her against the mounting evidence in a case that for her could result in the gas chamber ...

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- here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have. This
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Each of the projects in this extensive collection is easy to follow & gives stunning results. This book provides a ready reference ...