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Thanks Dr Chris Irons, and if anyone's interested in reading this study, the full citation and 'open access' article can be found here: Heriot-Maitland C., Gumley A., Wykes T., Longden E., Irons C., Gilbert P., & Peters E. (2023). A case series study of compassion-focused therapy for distressing experiences in psychosis. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 62, 762–781. https://lnkd.in/enyqCMa4 And if you'd like to learn more about the CFT for Psychosis approach, I am running a half-day introductory session next week (Tues 25th) with Stanford INSPIRE Training. Everyone is welcome! It's 9am-1pm (US) / 4pm-8pm (UK). To register, go to Stanford website: https://lnkd.in/eheR8Csi

One of our Directors (Dr Chris Irons) had the privilege to run the first ever Compassion Focused Therapy training Colombia last week If you're interested in CFT training, take a look at our website for more options: https://lnkd.in/dY4wv4ZC #compassionfocusedtherapy #CFT Dr Chris Irons

A reminder that Balanced Minds' next CMT Facilitator Training – PART 3 starts this Wed 19 Feb. This 'train the trainer’ course will equip you with the theoretical and practical skills to deliver the 8-week Compassionate Mind Training course (Dr Chris Irons & Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland, 2020), which is based upon the pioneering work of Professor Paul Gilbert. Here's some great feedback from a previous CMT workshop participant: "Very intensive 5 full days, yet very focused course, specific and helpful in every detail. Well-balanced between theory, sharing experience and own practice. Also a perfect way to meet a lot of amazing people contributing to the international CFT community." Join us for the next step in your CMT training journey and register now — https://lnkd.in/evhqGxbN * Participants will have already completed Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent). #cmtfacilitatortraining #compassionatemindtraining #facilitatortraining #compassion #mindfulness #mentalhealth #wellbeing #professionaldevelopment

We regularly point to publications that Balanced Minds' Directors, Dr Chris Irons and Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland, have contributed to, with this week's focus on the subject, 'Exploring the roles of compassion and post-traumatic stress disorder on global distress after sexual trauma'. The objective of the research states: "Recovery from sexual trauma can be complex and multi-faceted. Most current psychological treatment protocols for trauma use a cognitive model of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ... Compassion focused therapy (CFT) is an approach that incorporates evolutionary, relational and social perspectives. This study explored the relationships between variables associated with CFT, PTSD and distress in survivors of sexual abuse to determine the role of CFT-related variables." Find out more about Dr Chris Irons' co-authorship of this research article by accessing the literature online — https://lnkd.in/eQP6ZS_9 #sexualtrauma #ptsd #compassionfocusedtherapy #CFT #selfcriticism #shame #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #traumarecovery #psychologicaldistress

Join Balanced Minds' Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland for our next CMT Facilitator Training – PART 3. Starting next Wed 19 Feb, the training will be structured as follows: Day1️⃣ Wed 19 Feb — Overview & Week 1 Day2️⃣ Thu 20 Feb — Weeks 2 & 3 Day3️⃣ Fri 21 Feb — Weeks 4 & 5 Day4️⃣ Mon 24 Feb — Weeks 6 & 7 Day5️⃣ Tue 25 Feb — Week 8 & Wrap up The 5-day workshop involves a comprehensive walkthrough the CMT 8-week protocol, including: 🙆🏽♂️ practical exercises 🤓☝️ role plays 🤔💭dealing with feedback ❓ questions, and 💡common issues Take the next step in your CMT training journey and register now — https://lnkd.in/evhqGxbN * Participants will have already completed Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent). #cmtfacilitatortraining #compassionatemindtraining #facilitatortraining #compassion #mindfulness #mentalhealth #wellbeing #professionaldevelopment

You've still got time to sign-up for tomorrow's 'Compassion-focused approaches for Educational Psychologist Practice' with Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland and Dr Jo Taylor. Head to Eventbrite now to book and we'll see you online tomorrow — https://lnkd.in/dzSYMBta #compassionfocused #educationalpsychology #psychologistpractice #professionaldevelopment #cft #compassionfocusedtherapy

Join Dr Jo Taylor (pictured) and Balanced Minds' Director, Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland, at this week's 'Compassion-focused approaches for Educational Psychologist Practice' workshop. This all-day event (9AM–4PM) on 7 February will cover: • An introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy and Compassion Focused Approaches • Mapping compassionate attributes onto the EP role • Practical activities using two models to support with the understanding and unpicking of emotions in EP work (3 circles, multiple selves) • Using compassionate qualities as a planning tool, to create next steps for your work as an EP, and much more Sign-up via Eventbrite — https://lnkd.in/dzSYMBta #compassionfocused #educationalpsychology #psychologistpractice #professionaldevelopment #cft #compassionfocusedtherapy

In the lead-up to this Friday's 'Compassion-focused approaches for Educational Psychologist Practice' workshop, here's some wider reading on the subject in an article that Balanced Minds' Director & Clinical Psychologist, Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland, contributed to last year, titled 'Developing a Compassion Focused Supervision Model for Senior Leaders in Education'. The piece opens with: "This article describes the development and delivery of a novel model of supervision for senior teachers in schools, informed by Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). It explores whether this model can be considered acceptable and valuable to senior teachers, and is able to be delivered by multiple supervisors using a manual." Read more about the scope of this research by following this link — https://lnkd.in/e5wKx_92 #educationleadership #compassionfocusedsupervision #compassionfocusedtherapy #CFT

Both Balanced Minds Directors, Clinical Psychologists Dr Chris Irons and Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland, are leading specialists in the field of #compassionfocusedtherapy. And at the beginning of next month, you can join Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland, along with Dr Jo Taylor, for their one day workshop, 'Compassion-focused approaches for Educational Psychologist Practice'. Dr Jo Taylor is a Child & Educational Psychologist, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and is currently completing a Churchill Fellowship into compassion as a facilitator of caregiving. If you would like to find out more about compassion focused approaches whilst developing your skills in talking about suffering and distress, then this is the perfect introductory course for you. Secure your place for this all-day event on 7 February via Eventbrite — https://lnkd.in/dzSYMBta #CFT #educationalpsychology #compassionateeducation #psychologistpractice #professionaldevelopment #compassionatepractice #compassionfocused #compassionfocusedapproaches

Looking ahead into March already, with a focus on our online two-day introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy Training (Part 2), running 26-27 March 2025 with Balanced Minds' Director and Clinical Psychologist, Dr Chris Irons. In this section of our ongoing Compassion Focused Therapy training, you will explore the key concepts, theory and practices of CFT, learning about the model underpinning CFT, rooted in evolutionary understanding of the development of mind, neuroscience, neurophysiological and attachment research. The training enables an understanding of the nature of our three basic emotions regulation systems, as well as the development and function of shame and self-criticism. Book your place — https://lnkd.in/ei6dMXsn #compassionfocusedtherapy #cfttraining #onlinecft #selfcompassion #professionaldevelopment