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We all struggle at times with our relationships, in parenting, at work. We all get sad, stressed and worried. We might feel lonely or isolated. We might feel fear, guilt or shame. These are all forms of suffering, much of which comes from rumination, self-criticism and the complex work of our minds. The good news is that we can alleviate much of this suffering by uncovering our Compassionate Self - the key to a healthier mental life.\n\nToday's guest is an expert in compassion, Clinical Psychologist, Adjunct Associate Professor, and Author of the insightful and beautifully written book: "The Gifts of Compassion: How to understand and overcome suffering", Dr Stan Steindl.\n\nIn this episode, Stan gives us a starting point to understanding compassion and guides us through discovering our most compassionate selves.\n\nJoin us today as we answer the following questions:\n\n \u2022What do we mean by compassion?\n \u2022What is the difference between empathy and sympathy as interpersonal skills?\n \u2022Why understanding suffering is the key to unlocking our most "compassionate selves"\n \u2022Identifying fears, blocks, and resistance to open yourself up to receiving self-care and self compassion\n \u2022How self criticism disguises itself as self challenge with short term benefits but is actually counterproductive\n \u2022What is shame and how is it relevant in self compassion?\n \u2022The difference between shame and guilt\n \u2022Using imagery to learn about and develop your most compassionate self\n\nWhere can you find Stan:\nhttps://psychologyconsultants.com.au/team/dr-stan-steindl/\nYouTube (Compassion in a T-Shirt)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCujCvGkc_TFF7KmA0Sk4E7A\nSoundCloud (The Compassion Initiative with James Kirby)\nhttps://soundcloud.com/jamesn-kirby\n(please add links to Stan's social media, see guest tab)\n\nDr. Stan Steindl's book:\nhttps://www.australianacademicpress.com.au/books/details/336/The_Gifts_of_Compassion_How_to_understand_and_overcome_suffering\n\nOther resources mentioned in this episode:\nAbout Compassion Focused Therapy - https://positivepsychology.com/compassion-focused-therapy-training-exercises-worksheets/\nLink and abstract for the meta-analysis on the effectiveness of compassion-based interventions\nhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005789417300667\n\nLink to my coaching services on the web site please :-)\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message