Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy with Greg Samuelson
Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy with Greg Samuelson
On Episode 16 of the Social Work Me Podcast, Matt interviews Greg Samuelson who is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist from Toronto. Greg is one of the founding members of the Canadian Network for Compassion Focused Therapy and he runs a private practice called GPS Psychotherapy as well as works for the Mindfulness Clinic in Toronto.
On this episode we discuss:
- What is compassion focused therapy (CFT)
- Overview of psychoeducation, language and teaching from a CFT perspective
- The inner critic
- 3 types of inner critics
- Using chair work with the inner critical voice
- 3 flows of compassion and how to help clients build compassion
- Unique chair work interventions
- Breathing techniques and research
- Imagery work
- Compassionate colours
- Shame- three types from CFT perspective
- CFT for trauma
- Burnout/vicarious trauma management and prevention
- Advice for new therapists
For more information about Greg Samuelson click HERE
For more information about CFT and the Canadian network click HERE