Compassion Focused Group Therapy for University Counseling Centers

<p>Compassion focused therapy (CFT) articulates an approach that faces suffering head-on to understand alleviate and prevent suffering in ourselves and in others. <i>Compassion Focused Group Therapy for University Counseling Centers</i> is a one-of-a-kind 12-session manual for conducting compassion focused group therapy on university campuses with students presenting a diverse set of complex mental health concerns. </p><p>Beginning with suggested readings designed to enrich understanding of the principles covered each module presents psychoeducation interventions engaging intrapersonal and interpersonal exercises and process-oriented instructions. Modules can be followed session-by-session or adapted according to the needs of the group. Eye-catching handouts are included at the end of the modules to help leaders provide visual representation of the themes discussed in each session. </p><p>This manual is designed to be used by licensed clinicians and should be used in conjunction with the manual’s companion <i>Compassion Focused Therapy Participant Workbook</i> which provides clients with summaries of each session handouts and key exercises. </p>