How do you approach working with clients that have a strong inner critic?

This episode features an interview with Dr. Chris Irons, one of the leading psychologists within in the compassion focused therapy world. In this episode they explore managing self-criticism and the inner critic through Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). The discussion unveils practical exercises and tools, such as those available on the Balanced Minds website and the self-compassion app.

Key insights include identifying self-critical behaviours, understanding their psychological impacts, and strategies like imagery exercises and compassionate writing to foster self-compassion that can be used with clients.

05:05 Identifying and Addressing self-criticism

08:35 Exploring the Functions of self-criticism

18:22 Visualising the self-critic

22:15 Managing distress during therapeutic exercises

27:42 Exercises to address the self-critic

37:21 Compassionate Mind Training

38:48 Resources and tools for Compassion Focused Therapy

***Guest Info***

Connect with Dr Chris Irons on LinkedIn

Balanced Minds website

Self-Compassion app

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