117. Compassion Focussed Therapy with Dr Stan Steindl

Trigger warning: Mental Health

 

Welcome to Episode 117. Compassion Focussed Therapy with Dr Stan Steindl

 

When we think of compassion, most of us could probably say that we have compassion for others. We’re able to recognise the suffering in others, and take steps to help alleviate that suffering. 

 

But when it comes to self-compassion, we can sometimes let ourselves down. We can be self-critical, and get stuck in a loop of negative thought cycles that never seem to end. And for men… the thought of being self-compassionate can seem unnatural. But there is strength and courage and self-compassion; and this can be learned through Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT). 

 

Dr Stan Steindl joins me this week to explore CFT and how it can support men to become the best version of themselves. Stan is a Clinical psychologist in private practice at Psychology Consultants Pty Ltd, and an adjunct professor at the university of Queensland School of Psychology. He is also a TedX speaker, and host of Compassion in a T-Shirt.

In the full episode Stan shares: 

• What compassion is and why it is important
• How he defines trauma and suffering 
• Why men avoid self-compassion
• What Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) is 
• Supporting men to increase their self-compassion
• 4 little steps to start practicing self-compassion

 

Key quotes

 

"Compassion is a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try and alleviate and prevent it”

 

"Often self-compassion is the tougher choice in the service of health and wellbeing”

 

“Often men can baulk at the idea of self-compassion because they think its self-pity"

 

Connect with Stan:

Website: www.stansteindl.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCujCvGkc_TFF7KmA0Sk4E7A

Private Practice: www.psychologyconsultants.com.au 

 

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon