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Social Work Me
This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop & Rachael Fowler.
Every episode aims to be informative, relevant and full of practical tips, tricks and wisdom from some of the leading experts in the field.
Social Work Me
Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy w/ Greg Samuelson
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On Episode 16 Matt interviews Greg Samuelson who is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist from Toronto. Greg is one of the founding members of the Canadian Network for Compassion Focused Therapy and he runs a private practice called GPS Psychotherapy as well as works for the Mindfulness Clinic in Toronto.
On this episode we discuss:
-What is compassion focused therapy (CFT)
-Overview of psychoeducation, language and teaching from a CFT perspective
-The inner critic
-3 types of inner critics
-Using chair work with the inner critical voice
-3 flows of compassion and how to help clients build compassion
-Unique chair work interventions
-Breathing techniques and research
-Imagery work
-Compassionate colours
-Shame- three types from CFT perspective
-CFT for trauma
-Burnout/vicarious trauma management and prevention
-Advice for new therapists
For more information about Greg Samuelson click HERE
For more information about CFT and the Canadian network click HERE