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Applying a process-based therapy approach to compassion focused therapy: A synergetic alliance

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) targets underlying shame and self-criticism to shift one's style of self-relating and capacity to engage with a soothing-affiliate mode. CFT has a strong evidence-base and has been adapted for diverse presenting problems and populations. CFT can serve as a stand-alone treatment approach, or an effective addition to other evidence-based approaches. This theoretical article proposes that CFT is a complementary and synergetic match with a Process-Based Therapy (PBT). This article outlines the theoretical compatibility of the two approaches before presenting an applied case study to illustrate a CFT case formulation using a PBT framework. An illustrative treatment plan is also proposed using the Extended Evolutionarily Meta-Model (EEMM). Directions for further research to understand the exact mechanisms of action of CFT and its potential synergetic effects on other treatment approaches are proposed.

Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100754

Authors: Madeleine I. Fraser, Kaja Gregory

Institution: Australian Catholic University

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,130