The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl And Dr James Kirby

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Compassion in a T-ShirtSelf-compassion and Autism: Breakthrough insights from new research | Chase SherwellJoin me on Compassion in a T Shirt as I speak with Dr. Chase Sherwell, a Principal Research Technician at the Compassionate Mind Research Group, about his latest study on self compassion in autistic adults. We discuss the challenges autistic individuals face with self criticism and emotional regulation, and how compassion focused therapy can provide support. The conversation delves into key findings, including how self compassion can influence the brain and body and the importance of context in compassion interventions. Dr. Sherwell also shares insights on the need for variety and co-designed interventions tailored to...2025-03-1458 min

Compassion in a T-ShirtWhy compassion matters and how it works | James Kirby[This episode with Dr James Kirby is from a YouTube episode aired on 25 November 2022. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Emiliana Simon-Thomas, which discussed the science of compassion, released last Friday (17 January 2025).]Dr James Kirby is the co-director of the Compassionate Mind Research Group at the University of Queensland. He studies the effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy interventions in helping with the self-criticism and shame that underpin many depression and anxiety disorders. James also works as a clinical psychologist in private practice. This is his first book.TARGETED...2025-01-221h 11

Compassion in a T-ShirtThrough the lens of compassion everything changes | James Doty [FROM THE YOUTUBE VAULT][This episode with Professor James Doty is from a recent YouTube episode aired on 19 April 2024. This was a highly popular episode and one not to be missed! It compliments the episode with Professor Rhonda Magee from last Friday, 20 September 2024, both guests being San Franciscans.]James R. Doty, M.D., is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). He is the author of the bestselling memoir/self-help book called Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the...2024-09-251h 21

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auGreat work being done by people all over the world | James KirbyStan says farewell to The Compassion Initiative Podcast, launching the Compassion in a T-Shirt podcast to complement his YouTube channel. Please follow at your favourite podcast platform! James pivots and The Compassion Initiative Podcast becomes the Compassionate Mind Research Group Podcast, a continued source of great content on the science and practice of compassion. This (never say never) episode: In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I welcome Associate Professor James Kirby, a leading figure in compassion research. James Kirby combines his extensive experience as a clinical psychologist and researcher to offer unique insights into the science and art...2024-09-0256 min

Compassion in a T-ShirtGreat work being done by people all over the world | James KirbyIn this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I welcome Associate Professor James Kirby, a leading figure in compassion research. James Kirby combines his extensive experience as a clinical psychologist and researcher to offer unique insights into the science and art of compassion. Drawing from his extensive research, as well as his recent book, Choose Compassion, James discusses a plethora of recent advances in the science of compassion, some of the most interesting findings in others' research as well as his own, considerations around men and compassion, and much more. We also discuss the transition th...2024-08-0156 min

Compassion in a T-ShirtExamining the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy | Niki PetrocchiDr Nicola Petrocchi, psychologist and psychotherapist trained at APC-SPC, holds a doctorate in Psychology and Social Neurosciences at La Sapienza University and a visiting scholarship at Boston University where he carried out an experimental study on Loving Kindness Meditation with depressed patients under the supervision of Professor Stefan Hofman. After more than 8 years of collaboration and continuous training with Professor Paul Gilbert (creator of CFT), Niki founded Compassionate Mind Italia, the only Italian association recognised by the English foundation (Compassionate Mind UK) for the diffusion, research and training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Nicola is tr...2024-08-011h 40

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auUnlocking wisdom and strength in older age, with Dr Rebecca PozDr Rebecca Poz is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist working for the NHS and in private practice in the UK. She works across assessment, rehabilitation, psychotherapy and education, and has a particular interest in working with older adults, approaching the work through a compassion focused lens. Rebecca has contributed chapters and papers discussing using compassion focused therapy with older adults, including those experiencing dementia or cognitive decline. She is passionate about helping those in older age manage distress, reduce suffering and flourish. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: Compassion focused therapy for people with dementia: A feasibility study...2024-05-0659 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auEight skills to improve therapist effectiveness, with Prof Terri MoyersTheresa B. Moyers, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico, where she conducts research on treatments for addictive behaviors, with a focus on motivational interviewing (MI). Her primary interests are identifying the active ingredients of MI as well optimal methods for disseminating it in addictions settings. Dr. Moyers has published more than 35 peer-reviewed articles and has presented on MI and addictions treatment in 16 countries. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. In addition to her academic pursuits, she trains and competes with her border collie in the sport of dog agility. Her...2024-04-291h 02

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auExamining the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy, with Niki PetrocchiDr Nicola Petrocchi, psychologist and psychotherapist trained at APC-SPC, holds a doctorate in Psychology and Social Neurosciences at La Sapienza University and a visiting scholarship at Boston University where he carried out an experimental study on Loving Kindness Meditation with depressed patients under the supervision of Professor Stefan Hofman. After more than 8 years of collaboration and continuous training with Professor Paul Gilbert (creator of CFT), Niki founded Compassionate Mind Italia, the only Italian association recognised by the English foundation (Compassionate Mind UK) for the diffusion, research and training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Nicola is trainer and supervisor of CFT...2024-04-221h 40

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auMotivational Interviewing as a pathway to compassion and self-compassion, with Dr Michelle DrapkinMichelle L. Drapkin, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist who owns and operates the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center, and has worked in behavioral science for over twenty years. She held various roles as a behavioral scientist in industry, including leading the development and deployment of behavior change interventions at Johnson & Johnson. She held a national motivational interviewing (MI) training position at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and was on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Drapkin completed her PhD in clinical psychology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; and joined the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers...2024-04-1559 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auFind your spark through safeness and connection, with Graham MusicLondon-based psychotherapist Graham Music works in private practice and with the NHS, and has worked at the Tavistock and Portman Clinics for over 15 years. He teaches and lectures on various courses in the UK and abroad, lectures internationally, and has published widely, in academic journals, and edited and sole-authored books. Here, we discuss his experiences at the Tavistock Clinic, his journey to becoming a psychotherapist, and two of his books, Nurturing Natures and Respark (links below). TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session LINKS: Graham Music's webpage https://nurturingnatures.co.uk/ Nurturing Natures: Attachment and Children's Emotional, Sociocultural...2024-04-0857 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auThe simple yet profound question of self-compassion, with Dr Steve HickmanDr Steve Hickman is the former Executive Director of the non-profit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and trainer, and a Clinical Psychologist by training. He is also a Retired Associate Clinical Professor in the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, as well as the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Here we chat about self-compassion and the Mindful Self-Compassion program, as well as self-compassion for men. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session LINKS Self-compassion for Dummies by Dr Steve Hickman https://www.amazon.com.au/Self-Compassion-Dummies-Steven-Hickman...2024-04-0149 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auAttachment and relational trauma and tragedy, with Dr Kate LucreDr Kate Lucre is a Birmingham-based Compassion Focused Therapist and Supervisor specialising in the use of CFT for complex trauma, personality and relational difficulties for groups and individual. She has recently published a paper presenting 12-month outcome data on Compassion Focused Group Psychotherapy (CFGP) for people with personality disorder, and attachment and relational trauma and tragedy. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session Lucre et al (2024). Compassion Focused Group Psychotherapy for attachment and relational trauma: Engaging people with a diagnosis of personality disorder. https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/papt.12518 Lucre and Clapton (2020). The Compassionate Kitbag: A creative...2024-03-2653 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWhat's behind shame? An innocent wish to be loved, with Chris Germer“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” Chris Germer, PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and MSC has since been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program. Chris spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is also the author of The Mindful Path to S...2024-03-1959 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassion-based approaches to working with grief, with Darcy HarrisProfessor Darcy L Harris currently works at Kings University College/Western University in the Department of Thanatology. Darcy does research in Grief, Bereavement, Non-Death Loss and Grief, and Compassion-based approaches in care settings. She has written and taught extensively in the field, and is doing some wonderful initiatives to integrate grief work with compassion focused therapy. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session LINKS: Compassion-based Approaches in Grief and Loss https://www.amazon.com.au/Compassion-Based-Approaches-Grief-Darcy-Harris/dp/1032068345 Darcy Harris's range of books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Books-Darcy-L-Harris/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADarcy+L.+Harris Recent...2024-03-1254 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCan compassion help narcissism? With Ruth Ann HarpurDr Ruth Ann Harpur is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in relationships and issues of narcissism, and helping people and couples to develop compassionate, strong relationships with themselves and each other. She is passionate about how important relationships are in how we navigate the demands and challenges of life, with people often repeating familiar patterns in relationships that may not serve their needs and in ways that seem confusing to us and the people around us. Ruth Ann has a popular YouTube channel that explores these issues, with a particular focus on narcissism, and the effect narcissism can have on a...2024-03-041h 02

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCan we have too much compassion?Lately I have been receiving some comments on my videos and shorts from people concerned that there is, in fact, too much compassion in the world. Today, we will be trying to answer the question: can we have too much compassion? It's an intriguing thought, and we'll be exploring it through the lens of Compassion Focused Therapy. I'd love to hear your thoughts! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: Coddling of the American Mind https://www.amazon.com.au/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897 Tough Love https://www.amazon.com.au/Tough-Love-Bill-Milliken/dp/B0006BUQZC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J1RXM87FG50...2024-02-2312 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auResponse to Chris Williamson's "toxic compassion" and the role of emotions in compassionate action.I have been trying out other podcasts lately, just to get a range of inputs into my thinking, and recently listened to Chris Williamson’s Modern Wisdom podcast, Episode #723 — 15 Lessons from 2023. In that episode, he described how pleased he was to have come up with the concept “toxic compassion”. According to Williamson, “Toxic compassion is the prioritisation of short term emotional comfort over everything else, over truth, reality, actual long term outcomes, flourishing, everything. It optimises for looking good, rather than doing good.” Today, we're going to delve into the role emotions play in compassion and their profound impact on compassionat...2024-02-1617 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHumans Suck: And That's Why We Need to Practice Compassion and Self-Compassion!Today's video is going to be a bit provocative, with a title that might catch you off guard: "Humans Suck!" But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, we're going to explore the fascinating world of compassion focused therapy, developed by Professor Paul Gilbert. So buckle up, hit that like button if you enjoy this video, and let's dive into why humans suck and how practicing compassion and self-compassion can change the game. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan...2024-02-0910 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auThe Aristotelian actual and potential realities of compassionCompassion is a reality, but at different levels. If we apply some of Aristotle's theory of reality to compassion, then we start to understand actual and potential compassion. Let's dive into what this might all mean, with some practical tips to integrate notions of actual and potential compassion into your life...with a pinch of compassion focused therapy theory mixed in. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: Alex O'Connors Within Reason Podcast - Aristotle's Argument for God with Edward Feser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfQldsGrMfk&t=3717s If you would like to learn more about compassion...2024-02-0209 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auFlourishing Through CompassionThe way we think about the definition of "compassion" is evolving! It's still about alleviating and preventing suffering, but the definition has widened to include flourishing. Watch how living a more compassionate and self-compassionate life can lead to greater flourishing! If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150...2024-01-2806 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassionate Leadership with Colleen MarshallColleen Marshall, LMFT, is Vice President of Clinical Care at Two Chairs, an organisation "building a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental health care." They provide therapy in-person and virtually in California, Florida, and Washington State, USA. Colleen is also a longstanding member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), having served leadership roles as part of this organisation as well as providing Training New Trainers training for several years. Colleen is passionate about effective leadership, uses motivational interviewing to enhance leadership skills, and brings compassion to leadership and organisations. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt...2023-12-1950 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWho meditatates? With Dr Jonathan DaviesDr Jonathan Davies is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Contemplative Studies Centre in the School of Psychology, University of Melbourne. He is also a long-term meditator, meditation instructor, cognitive neuroscientist and science writer. His research interests are many and varied, but include exploring the effects and mechanisms of contemplative practices (such as mindfulness and compassion meditation) on health and wellbeing. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: Contemplative Studies Centre, School of Psychology, University of Melbourne https://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/CSC Mind And Life Institute https://www.mindandlife.org/ Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook...2023-12-041h 05

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHelping people and performance with Dr Courtney WaltonDr Courtney Walton is an Academic Fellow within the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences. He is also a registered psychologist. Courtney's research aims are to understand the aspects of high performance and competitive environments that both positively and negatively interact with mental health. His research primarily focuses on athletes and performance artists, and he has a particular interest in the roles of self-criticism and self-compassion. He is also a speaker, trainer, supervisor and therapist. You can find Courtney's contact details here: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/873594-courtney-walton TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: Courtney's compassion papers: Walton...2023-11-2751 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auAwakening to compassion with Dr Nadine LevyDr Nadine Levy is Head of the Health and Social Wellbeing Program at the Nan Tien Institute, a private, not for profit, government accredited higher education provider offering courses in the areas of Buddhist studies, health and wellbeing. Nadine holds a PhD in sociology and Honours degrees in both law and gender studies. She is a committed Buddhist practitioner and is currently completing teacher training in the Insight meditation tradition. As such, she has a particular interest in Buddhist sociology/a sociology of Buddhism and the ways these two paradigms can enliven each another. She is a researcher with several...2023-11-1851 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auThe MAGIC of delivering compassion focused therapy in groups, with Peter GillogleyPeter Gillogley is a Brisbane-based psychologist. He is a Counselling Psychologist, using evidence-based approaches to work collaboratively with people in private practice, and in patient and out patient hospital settings. He works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma (PTSD and complex trauma), and psychosis, mainly with young people and adults. For a number of years, Peter has been facilitating compassion focused therapy groups with a diverse range of participants, and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the topic. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session LINKS: https://www.gillogley.com/ Say...2023-10-0950 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auThe compassion (r)evolution: From easing suffering to awakening flourishing - Dr Marcela MatosDr Marcela Matos presented the Keynote Address at the 2023 UQ Compassion Symposium. Her title was "The compassion (r)evolution: From easing suffering to awakening flourishing." Marcela gave us a delightful, insightful, and inspiring talk, taking us through her personal and research journey from shame to compassion. A wonderful, enthusiastic audience was there to welcome her and be moved by her talk. And they received a special treat: the first presentation of Marcela et al.'s, epigenetic research showing changes in gene expression following compassionate mind training! There were occasional technical challenges in the recording (we did all of that part...2023-10-0155 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auIn Conversation With James Kirby About "Choose Compassion"On 28 July 2023, James Kirby was in conversation with Stan Steindl at Harry Hartog Bookseller, Carindale Shopping Centre, to discuss James's book Choose Compassion. It was a lovely evening with a great discussion, James sharing his wit and wisdom with a lively audience. We recorded the conversation on a phone, but the audio is surprisingly good! Have a listen and let us know your thoughts and reflections, your favourite bits, and any questions you might have!2023-07-3050 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auRecovering from burnout with Shannon SwalesShannon Swales is Clinical Psychologist/Telehealth Psychologist in Brisbane, Australia. Her business is called Burnout Psychology Support. Following her own experience of burnout a few years ago, she has become passionate about supporting others with the knowledge and skills to help them thrive at work and at home, through care and connection, to move from stressed out, burnt-out states to wellness and flourishing. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session Shannon's work and contact details can be found at https://www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/ Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl ...2023-07-2356 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassion Focused Therapy and Chairwork with Dr Tobyn BellDr Tobyn Bell is a psychotherapist, trainer, supervisor and researcher specialising in compassion focused therapy (CFT) and especially the application of chairwork in CFT. In this conversation we discuss Tobyn's journey into CFT,chairwork and how it can be applied to CFT, the research he is doing, and some practical examples, anecdotes and tips along the way. This was a very inspiring conversation! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session BOOKS AND PAPERS: Kolts et al. (2018). Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists. https://www.amazon.com.au/Experiencing-Compassion-Focused-Therapy-Inside-Out/dp/1462535259 Bell et...2023-02-1447 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassionate Mind Training (CMT) Session by Session OutlineIf you are interested in participating in a compassionate mind training course but you would like to know more about what that entails, this video should give you a sense of all of that. Here I will outline the 8 sessions of CMT. But if you would like more information, or to book, email cmt@psychologyconsultants.com.au TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ Website: https://www.stansteindl.com/ ...2022-12-2711 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au5 Stories of Compassion in The Lord of the RingsLast week I did my top five acts of compassion in Star Wars. And I received the suggestion several times that the perfect follow-up was to look for compassion in Thje Lord of the Rings. Written by JRR Tolkien, published in 1954-1955, the adventures of Frodo, Gandalf and their friends is a favourite to many! And it is full of love, friendship, kindness, and compassion. So here are my top five stories of compassion in The Lord of The Rings. I hope you enjoy it! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt If you would like to get your hands...2022-12-1923 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTop 5 Acts of Compassion in Star WarsI have loved Star Wars since Episode 4 was first released in 1977! I still recall the terror I felt at the thought of Darth Vader, his deadly red lightsaber, and that mechanical breathing sound. And so, as a fan of both Star Wars and Compassion, today’s topic seems like a no brainer. Just a quick SPOILER ALERT!! I will be referencing key moments in the Star Wars Saga, so if you don't want to know certain endings, DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO! Here are my top five acts of compassion in the Star Wars saga! By the way, I have an...2022-12-1311 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTaylor Swift, shame, and “sucking out the venom”Let’s take a close look at Taylor Swift's recent song Anti Hero. I think it might teach us something about shame and self-loathing, and we might even be able to extrapolate some tips about how to relate to shame in a way that can soften it, just a little. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt If you would like to know more about compassion and self-compassion, compassion focused therapy or compassionate mind training, you may wish to check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion, available at your favourite online bookstore, such as: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gi...2022-12-0612 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auChoose Compassion: In Session with James KirbyDr James Kirby is the co-director of the Compassionate Mind Research Group at the University of Queensland. He studies the effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy interventions in helping with the self-criticism and shame that underpin many depression and anxiety disorders. James also works as a clinical psychologist in private practice. This is his first book. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session CHOOSE COMPASSION If you would like a copy of James's book, you can find it at your favourite local or online bookstore, or here: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Compassion-Why-matters-works-ebook/dp/B0BCN23FYK THE GIFTS OF...2022-11-291h 11

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auDiscovering unconscious blocks to self-compassionI recently had a revelation! Our blocks to self-compassion are often outside of our awareness. This might sound obvious to you, but it gave me food for thought. When someone is considering self-compassion, maybe for the first time, but something difficult to identify keeps getting in the way…what is that something? Can we bring it to awareness? Can we work it through and unblock that self-compassionate motivation? TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: Miller and Rollnick (2013). Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change. https://www.amazon.com.au/Motivational-Interviewing-Third-Helping-People/dp/1609182278 Miller (2022). On Second Thought: How Ambivalence Shapes Your Life. ht...2022-11-2211 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auI appreciate you! Expressing appreciation as part of compassionate assertiveness.A few weeks ago I made a video about affirming strengths as part of compassion. You can see the video here. To be more accurate, that video was emphasising affirming one’s own strengths as part of self-compassion! Last week I made video about compassionate assertiveness. You can see that video here. And I realised that a part of compassionate assertiveness is acknowledging, affirming and appreciating the other person, the person with whom you are trying to be assertive. So, in today’s video, I wanted to explore that idea a little more. The role of appreciation in compassionate assertiveness, sett...2022-11-1507 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHow to practice compassionate assertivenessHello Compassionistas! I’m diving deep at the moment into all sorts of ways to practice self-compassion. And one of the best? Compassionate assertiveness! Assertiveness training has a long tradition, but when we come at it from a compassionate motivation, then it is a great way to practice self-compassion AND compassion in one friendly yet clear and honest conversation. It's a win/win in the most compassionate of ways! We listen well to understand the wants and needs of the other party. And we listen to ourselves and understand our own wants and needs. And we work out clear boundaries an...2022-11-0812 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWhat is compassion if it doesn't include all sentient beings?Here, I interview Jamie Woodhouse from Sentientism.info and the Sentientism Podcast. From his website: "Sentientism is a philosophy or worldview – a way of thinking about what’s real and what matters. Sentientists use evidence and reason to work out what to believe in, so don’t hold supernatural beliefs. Sentientists also have compassion for every sentient being – any being capable of experiencing, particularly experiencing suffering or flourishing. Roughly speaking, that’s human and non-human animals, but other types of being could conceivably be sentient too." My big takeaway from this conversation with Jamie: Compassion's bottom line: To not needlessly cause suff...2022-11-011h 05

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTry sending yourself self-compassionate texts!I'm, always looking or new ways to practice self-compassion. And here's another! I've just discovered you can actually text yourself, so why not send yourself some self-compassionate texts. Here are a few I tried today! Give it a try...and let me know what you think. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: If you would like to know more about compassion and self-compassion, compassion focused therapy or compassionate mind training, you may wish to check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion, available at your favourite online bookstore, such as: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 TWEET...2022-10-2506 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auSelf-compassion in the mirror: A daily practiceToday we will be exploring a daily self-compassion practice known as self-compassion in the mirror! It’s an interesting one, and a powerful one. It can also come along with certain reservations for people. But as we work through those reservations, this daily practice can really make a difference. So, in two steps, we can practice self-compassion in the mirror! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a t-shirt LINKS: Petrocchi et al. (2016). Compassion at the mirror: Exposure to a mirror increases the efficacy of a self-compassion manipulation in enhancing soothing positive affect and heart rate variability. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/ab...2022-10-1810 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auThe Gifts of Compassion...and Making Them CountThe Gifts of Compassion...and Making Them Count. This is my Keynote Address at this year's UQ Compassion Symposium, 16 September 2022. We had a wonderful lively audience, a moving Welcome to Country, and I was introduced by my daughter Freya. Then I discussed: 11.38 What is compassion? 17.27 Definition and qualities 23.13 Life lessons across three flows 35.10 Fears, blocks and resistances 40.49 Let's talk about self-compassion 48.11 Inhibitors and facilitators 49.57 Enhancing motivation 53.40 Making a commitment TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: If you are interested in learning more, check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion, available at your favourite online bookstore, including: https...2022-10-1158 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHow to develop your compassionate voice tonesTone is so important in conveying both feeling and meaning. Often, the tone of our self-talk can be harsh, hostile, critical or condemning. We can attack ourselves, dig the boot in, cut ourselves no slack what-so-ever. We think this’ll motivate us, keep us on track, stop us from being lazy, self-indulgent or lax, stop us from making mistakes. But a harsh, critical voice tone actually, mostly, doesn’t achieve any of that. It just makes us feel worse. Less motivated, more off track, more likely to give up or…make mistakes. So here is a bit about the importance of the...2022-10-0408 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHow to write a compassionate letter to yourselfLife isn't easy. There can be difficulties and demands that can keep us up at night! So what to do? You can try writing a compassionate letter. But sometimes people ask me, "But what do I say? What do I write?" So, in this video, I will show you five compassionate letters that I wrote to myself over the last week. They're not perfect, they're not meant to be! I'm just hoping they give you a bit of an idea of what a compassionate letter to yourself might sound like. Hope they help! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt ...2022-09-2709 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auAffirming strengths as part of compassionI was facilitating session 3 of the compassionate mind training course last week, and we were talking about the compassionate self taking compassionate action in response to suffering in others or ourselves. I often speak about three key elements to consider: validation, reassurance and encouragement. But someone in the group mentioned the importance of affirmation, and self-affirmation, and I thought, “that’s brilliant!” So, here are some thoughts and practical ways to explore and affirm strengths, in others and ourselves, as we cultivate compassion and self-compassion and work to alleviate and prevent suffering. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: If you...2022-09-2008 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTo learn compassion, enemies are our best teachersIn today’s video, I’ll explore how compassion might help with the day to day battles we find ourselves in with people who give us trouble, our so called enemies. In fact, we can think of it in this way. It’s not really those who we already like or love, and love quite easily, that help us to practice our compassion. Obviously, we want to be compassionate towards our friends and loved ones too, but to really deepen and embed a compassionate motivation, it’s the people who are difficult to like or difficult to love that offer us a cha...2022-09-0611 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassion is not boundlessCompassion is a good thing! But our compassion is not boundless. And it’s useful to be aware of this, reflect on it a little, and work out what might get in the way of our own compassion. Having boundaries makes complete sense. But our compassion can also be bounded by certain appraisals, judgements, biases that can often be brought to consciousness, examined, and softened or even discarded. So here are five ways our compassion is not boundless. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt ARTICLES MENTIONED: Goetz JL, Keltner D, Simon-Thomas E. Compassion: an evolutionary analysis and empirical review. Ps...2022-08-3010 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auIntroducing therapeutic humour (and how it relates to compassion)In this video, I experience the practice of therapeutic humour under the kind and wise guidance of Mallori DeSalle and Dr Lodge McCammon. They demonstrate some warm up exercises, therapeutic exercises, and we have a lot of laughs! It was also interesting to consider how therapeutic humour might relate to compassion and self-compassion, as well as in the practice of compassion focused therapy (CFT). Would love to hear your thoughts on how humour fits within the CFT framework! Mallori DeSalle, MA, LMHC, NCC, CMHC, MATS, CPS, CHP Therapist, Trainer, Humorist, Indiana University Mallori DeSalle is a licensed mental health counselor...2022-08-231h 08

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auAssessing compassionate actionGoing Mainstream (or trying to): Assessing compassionate action in clinical practice as part of routine outcome measurement. UQ CMRG One Day Symposium Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ Website: https://www.stansteindl.com/ YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/BqfBwR4t3Wo 2022-08-1629 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassion leaves a trail: The compassionate wisdom of Star WarsEpisode 8 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. I am a lover of Star Wars! And every time I watch something new from the Star Wars universe I also learn something new! This time some compassionate wisdom from the recent Obi Wan Kenobi series! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ Website: https://www.stansteindl.com/ YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/cB_8LiL-mG4 *Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description...2022-07-1203 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auThe power and goodness of compassion in three directionsEpisode 6 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. I was brought up to believe in the power and goodness of being compassionate towards others. Helping, healing…compassion…are in the blood! But it flows in three directions. It takes courage to be compassionate towards others. It can be difficult and distressing to work with suffering. And it takes courage to be compassionate towards ourselves. Let’s face it, that means bringing awareness to our own suffering. And it takes courage to open ourselves up to receiving compassion from others. But it can be so important to do so for the sake o...2022-07-0503 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHealing after childhood sexual abuse with compassion focused therapyCompassion focused therapy (CFT) was developed to help people who experience high levels of shame and self-criticism, and has been found to be effective in reducing these difficult aspects of human suffering across a range of presenting problems. Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse can experience very painful shame, as well as self-hating self-criticism, which can also perpetuate on going symptoms of post-traumatic stress. However, there hasn’t been a systematic investigation of CFT as an intervention for survivors of childhood sexual abuse…until now! In this video I discuss our recent University of Queensland study, spearheaded by the talented and...2022-06-2807 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auUsing memories of compassion to activate the compassionate selfEpisode 4 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. We can often get all caught up in threat system activation. Usually, this means an internalising mindset and a particular body and brain pattern. The compassionate self also has a particular body and brain pattern, and we can access this through memories of compassion, times when we, perhaps spontaneously, were compassionate towards another person. Let's give it a try! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion 180 - 3 Minute Gifts of Compassion Check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion: How to Understand and Overcome Suffering, https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi on social: ...2022-06-2102 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWhat abseiling taught me about safety versus safenessEpisode 4 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. "Safety" and "safeness" are defined very differently in compassion focused therapy. Not that one is better than the other, or one is preferable over the other. Rather, they are different and come along with very different feelings, thoughts, behaviours and motivations. Let me know what you think of the difference! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion Check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion: How to Understand and Overcome Suffering, https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter...2022-06-1402 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auMindfulness as a pathway to compassionEpisode 4 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. What is mindfulness and how does it relate to compassion? TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion To watch Jon Kabat-Zinn speak about mindfulness, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvXFxi2ZXT0 To watch James Baraz speak about mindfulness, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3-VaV4JpHY&t=15s And check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion: How to Understand and Overcome Suffering, https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl ...2022-06-0703 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auKey compassionate insight…don’t miss this stepEpisode 3 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. In Episode 3 we discuss a fundamental compassionate insight, key to cultivating compassion for others and for ourselves. And we "go to the movies" in order to discover exactly what this key insight is! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion To see the clip from the movie, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQht2yOX9Js And check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion: How to Understand and Overcome Suffering, https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter...2022-05-3103 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auDiscovering the Soothing-Affiliative System of the Brain!Episode 2 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. In episode 2 we discuss compassion focused therapy's Three Circle Model of Emotion Regulation: threat, drive and soothing-affiliative systems. They all evolved to help our species survive. And they all come with trade-offs. But this is a foundational model in CFT, and one that we will often refer back to, learning skills and strategies to get the three systems back into balance! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion Check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion: How to Understand and Overcome Suffering, https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi...2022-05-2403 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWe Have Tricky Brains - Compassion 180Episode 1 of Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion. In this episode we discuss the topic of our "tricky brains"; brains that were designed for us by evolution, not designed by us; old brain motives, emotions and behavioural urges; new brain higher order functions; and the difficult old brain-new brain loops of the mind that can cause a lot of suffering. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion 180: Three Minute Gifts of Compassion Check out my book, The Gifts of Compassion: How to Understand and Overcome Suffering, https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter...2022-05-1703 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHow to work with fears, blocks and resistances to compassion in compassion focused therapy.On the 17 November 2019, I published my first Compassion in a T-Shirt video titled “Understanding fears, blocks and resistances to compassion, and how to work through them”. You can see that first, slightly dodgier video here. All this time later, I am excited to return to the topic of working with fears, blocks and resistances to compassion because we have just had a new paper published in the journal Counselling and Psychotherapy Research titled “Therapist perspectives on working with fears, blocks and resistances to compassion in compassion focused therapy.” The paper is open access, so if you like you can access a copy o...2022-05-1011 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auDirecting Compassion Towards Yourself: A Guided Imagery ExerciseNo matter what might be going on around you, or in the world at large, even when the suffering of others seems so much greater, it is always important to occasionally turn to yourself, check in, see how you are going, notice suffering of your own and begin to direct compassion towards yourself. In this video, we will practice a guided imagery exercise designed to help you move into your compassionate self, and then, through imagery, direct compassion towards your usual day-to-day self. Give it a try, and let me know what you think. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a...2022-05-0313 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassion is not our default motivation?Compassion as an evolved human motivation is not the same as compassion being our default motivation. Compassion, a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate or prevent it, is actually rather uncommon and gets outmaneuvered quite often by other equally evolved, equally human motivations. So we gotta practice compassion, on purpose, everyday! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: https://oilprice.com/ Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150...2022-04-1910 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassion is more important now than ever.It feels like suffering is everywhere at the moment. The COVID pandemic continues to engulf the world, Russia has invaded Ukraine, causing untold suffering, and last week, here in Australia, up and down the east coast, we have had terrible storms and floods, wreaking havoc on homes and business, and the tragic loss of life. And so compassion is more important than ever. The wisdom, strength, courage and commitment to understand suffering, approach it, and try to be helpful. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/world/covid-cases.html https://www.axios.com/ukraine-refugees-russian-invasion-un-9...2022-04-1205 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPre-eminent Psychologist Carl Rogers' thoughts on war from 1982 - applied now"We have very little time. This is a life and death issue for all of us. Can we stop the drift toward destruction? We all have a responsibility in answering this question. It is to carry out my personal share of this responsibility that I have spoken out so strongly. I intend to continue. I hope you will join me - and millions of others - in working for a stop to our terrible insanity - the trend toward nuclear war.” ~ Dr Carl Rogers All of that is still so true today. No ordinary person going about they day wants wa...2022-04-0512 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWar? How to create a more compassionate world.People everywhere are lovely, so why do we have wars? And why does it feel like we might be on the brink of one right now? Goodness knows I don’t know the answer to that. But let’s have a think about it from an evolutionary point of view, and see if there is anything we can do to create a more compassionate world. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS TO PAPERS Gilbert (2021). Creating a Compassionate World: Addressing the Conflicts Between Sharing and Caring Versus Controlling and Holding Evolved Strategies https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.582090/full The...2022-03-2909 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auIs compassion a MORAL OBLIGATION?We have moral obligations. But what are they? And is compassion one of them? In this video I am going to extend myself a little into the realm of ethics and morality! No easy task. But the more I have been thinking about compassion, the more I have begun to wonder, is compassion in fact a moral obligation? In other words, is compassion, and especially taking compassionate action, something we are morally obliged to do? So let’s dive in and have a think about all that. I suspect this video will provide more questions than answers, but let’s see...2022-03-2211 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au5 MORE evidence-based benefits of CFT...in our community!Last week I spoke about 5 evidence-based benefits to mental health of compassion focused therapy. But compassion focused therapy and compassionate mind training have benefits at a general community level as well, promoting psychological well-being in all sorts of people in all sorts of ways. So check this out: Five more evidence-based benefits of compassion focused therapy… in our community! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt LINKS TO ARTICLES: Kirby & Tellegen (2020) https://www.amazon.com.au/Making-Impact-Mental-Health-Psychological-ebook/dp/B08DC4B9NM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CIKYTGM3LY51&keywords=making+an+impact+on+mental+health&qid=1644064689&sprefix=making+an+impact+on+me...2022-03-1513 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au5 Evidence-Based Benefits to Mental Health of Compassion Focused TherapyLearning how to cultivate compassion through an approach like compassion focused therapy (CFT) can have profoundly positive effects on mental health. So, in today’s video I’m going to give you 5 evidence-based benefits of compassion focused therapy! There are others!! But let’s start with five. TARGETED PLAYLIST: Compassion in a T-Shirt RESEARCH LINKS: Gilbert and Irons (2005): https://www.amazon.com.au/Compassion-Conceptualisations-Research-Use-Psychotherapy/dp/158391983X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LG3JO4XRN9G1&keywords=Compassion%3A+Conceptualisations%2C+Research+and+Use+in+Psychotherapy.&qid=1643522516&sprefix=compassion+conceptualisations+research+and+use+in+psychotherapy+%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1 Leaviss and Uttley (2012): https://www.ca...2022-03-0811 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auCompassion as an evolved human motivation: The archeological evidence!Compassion focused therapy is an evolutionary model of psychotherapy. We have these evolved brains and bodies, and both can be very tricky and cause us a lot of suffering: emotionally, physically, socially and so on. But CFT proposes that compassion also evolved as an innate aspect to human nature. Compassion is there, within us, and we can learn about it and practice it and go a long way towards embodying it in our lives. And, of course, a compassionate motivation is aimed at helping us suffer less. But how can we be so sure compassion evolved as part of the...2022-03-0111 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPathways to higher social rank: Dominance, prestige...compassion?Social rank theory relates to the human evolved motives around social competitiveness, hierarchies, influence and power. In this video we will explore the "dual-strategies theory of social rank" that incorporates two distinct yet equally viable pathways to gaining status in human social hierarchies: dominance and prestige. Importantly, we will consider...where does compassion fit in? Let me know what you think! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt ARTICLES: Basran , Pires, Matos, McEwan, & Gilbert (2019). Styles of Leadership, Fears of Compassion, and Competing to Avoid Inferiority. Frontiers in Psychology. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02460/full Cheng, Tracy, Foulsham, Kingstone, & Henrich (2013...2022-02-2212 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auIs pride a good or bad thing? (Hint! It's a bit of both.)The notion of pride often comes along with negative connotations. Pride is one of the seven deadly sins! But recent research has differentiated two types of pride: hubristic and authentic pride. This video will explore pride, the details of these two types, where pride comes from and why authentic pride in particular might be very helpful. The video describes how to practice authentic pride in three steps! Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success [ https://www.amazon.com/Take-Pride-Deadliest-Secret-Success/dp/0544273176 ] Mercadante, Witkower, & Tracy (2021). The psychological structure, social consequences, function, and expression of pride experiences, Current...2022-02-1511 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au10 Things Compassion is Not! (And the list may surprise you!)What is compassion? Well, one way to answer that is to highlight what compassion is not. Compassion is not a feeling. It is not the same as love. And it's not the same as kindness. Compassion draws on the skill of empathy, but is not empathy. It is definitely not pity. And it is not simply being nice. There is nothing indulgent about compassion. It is not weak. Compassion is not easy. And it is good, but doesn't always feel good. This video dives into the details! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt COMPASSIONATE MIND TRAINING INQUIRIES: cmt@psychologyconsultants...2022-02-0808 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auThe difference between shame and humiliation, and how compassion and self-compassion can help.Humiliation is a painful emotion, and it can be hard to get over! It's similar to shame, but there are important differences. In this video, we discuss those differences, as well as some compassion focused strategies for managing feelings of humiliation. See the links below to some of the books and videos mentioned. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt COMPASSIONATE MIND TRAINING: New dates, starting 17 February 2022. Be in touch via email: cmt@psychologyconsultants.com.au RELATED VIDEOS: An Evolutionary and Biopsychosocial Model of Shame https://youtu.be/iYQSdBqAqzw Shame or Guilt: Different Emotional States with Different Motivations https://youtu...2022-02-0110 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auAre embarrassment and shame different?Yes they are! Embarrassment and shame are both self-conscious emotions, but like guilt and shame, embarrassment and shame have important differences. See what you think about the differences discussed in this video, and add your comments below! In the video I mention the recent conference organised by Compassionate Mind Italia. Here is the link to their website: https://www.compassionatemind.it/ Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ Website: https://www.stansteindl.com/ YouTube Video URL...2022-01-2505 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWhy and how to forgive with compassion (and self-compassion!).Forgiveness can be very difficult. We can't help but feel angry and resentful when someone hurts us! But the pain of resentment often just makes matters worse. In fact, forgiveness is an act of self-compassion. When we forgive another who has hurt us, then we let go of anger and resentment and we suffer less. But how do you go about it? Well, here are a few steps...and a little mantra that I find often works for me. Let me know what you think! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt FIND OUT ABOUT THE NEXT COMPASSIONATE MIND TRAINING...2022-01-1810 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHow to let go of resentment in 8 compassion focused stepsResentment is a rather complex and painful human emotion. It can cause us a lot of suffering! But self-compassion can help. In this video we take a look at resentment, what it is, how it shows up in our feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and then offer 8 compassion focused steps you can take to let it go. If you would like a copy of The Gifts of Compassion, go here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 If you would like to find out more about compassion, self-compassion or compassionate mind training, please email us here: cmt@psychologyconsultants.com.au Say...2022-01-1111 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auActivating the compassionate selfActivating the compassionate self: slowing down the mind and body, and connecting with wisdom, strength and courage, and a caring-commitment, and deciding how can I be helpful to myself and others. This video takes you through the body-based practices and the three key qualities of the compassionate mind, in order for you to activate your compassionate self and live a compassionate life, inside and out! Try it today! Activate your compassionate self, and see what you think. What might you feel motivated to do? What would you do? Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https...2022-01-0409 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHow to bring self-compassion to ageing (a life lesson from turning 50!)Ageing is difficult. Time flies by and we get older. And we can suffer. Self-compassion can help! I turned 50 today, and while in some ways this is still a relatively young age, in other ways my body is giving me lots of little clues and reminders that time is passing. And there are certain realities there that we can't avoid. So how can we approach ageing in a way that is most helpful? How can we age positively and well? And what might compassion and self-compassion have to do with it? In fact, in this video you will discover the...2021-12-0708 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auWhat is Compassionate Mind training (CMT)?We have compassion focused therapy (CFT) and we have compassionate mind training (CMT), but what is CMT exactly? CFT is a psychotherapy, and CMT is a part of CFT. But CMT can also be delivered as a more structured course. In this video, we dive a little deeper to understand some of the research behind CMT, as well as the session by session details of the course! If you would like to know more about CMT... BOOKS The Gifts of Compassion by Stan Steindl https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Gifts+of+Compassion&qid=1633748252...2021-11-3010 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auHey FletchyHey Fletchy by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2020-04-0201 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auEpisode 2 2020 "Insights from Straddie Retreat"Episode 2 2020 "Insights from Straddie Retreat" by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2020-02-1017 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 18: 2020 Welcome Back & ResearchPodcast 18: 2020 Welcome Back & Research by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2020-01-1315 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 16: James reflects with Stan on our time with Prof Paul GilbertPodcast 16: James reflects with Stan on our time with Prof Paul Gilbert by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2019-06-0334 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTrack 7 CMT Compassion For SelfTrack 7 CMT Compassion For Self by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-07-1806 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTrack 6 CMT Compassion For OthersTrack 6 CMT Compassion For Others by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-07-1806 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTrack 5 CMT Compassionate SelfTrack 5 CMT Compassionate Self by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-07-1815 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTrack 4 CMT MindfulnessTrack 4 CMT Mindfulness by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-07-1808 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTrack 3 CMT Soothing Rhythm BreathingTrack 3 CMT Soothing Rhythm Breathing by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-07-1809 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTrack 2 CMT Facial Expressions & Voice TonesTrack 2 CMT Facial Expressions & Voice Tones by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-07-1806 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auTrack 1 CMT PosturesTrack 1 CMT Postures by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-07-1803 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 11: Interview with Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland CFT and PsychosisPodcast 11: Interview with Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland CFT and Psychosis by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-03-2117 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 10: Understanding Compassion as a MotivationPodcast 10: Understanding Compassion as a Motivation by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-02-0511 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 9: 2018 Welcome Back PodcastPodcast 9: 2018 Welcome Back Podcast by The Compassion Initiative: Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby 2018-01-2207 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 8: Anger and CompassionWelcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au 2017-04-0213 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 7: Eating and Weight Concerns, and CompassionWelcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au 2016-09-1512 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 6: The UQ Compassion SymposiumWelcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au 2016-07-2711 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 5: The Ethics of CompassionWelcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au 2016-06-2211 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 3: Self CompassionWelcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au 2016-04-1813 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 2: Defining CompassionPodcast 2: Defining Compassion Welcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au 2016-03-2311 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 1: The Compassion InitiativeWelcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com.au 2016-03-0711 min

The Compassion Initiative: Just Two Guys in Brisbane talking Compassion. www.thecompassioninitiative.com.auPodcast 4: Self Compassion BlockersWelcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion. You can access and subscribe to the Podcast on our website: www.thecompassioninitiative.com 2016-01-0809 min