CFT Meditations

Meditation to Feel Emotions and Body

Dr. Gaynor presents a thoroughly engaging lecture about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The current working definition of BPD is ‘a pervasive disorder of the emotion regulation system’. Dr. Gaynor outlines how BPD presents differently to ‘normal’ depression and bipolar depression. He talks about common behaviours (addictions, self-harm, acting out) that some people engage in when attempting to regulate the emotional dysregulation caused by BPD. He addresses the reasons that BPD symptoms may develop for an individual and refers to three evidence based treatments: Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mentalisation and Schema Therapy. Dr. Gaynor also stresses the important contribution made by Margaret Linehan, who is considered the leading expert internationally in the field of BPD.

Embracing Borderline Personality Disorder by Dr. Keith Gaynor

http://australiacounselling.com.au Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex disorder experienced by 2-6% of the population. BPD is often misunderstood by the public and many mental health professionals.

People with Borderline have ongoing difficulty relating to other people and to the world around them. This can be very distressing for the person and for those who care for them.

Symptoms often include deep feelings of insecurity, constantly changing emotions, ruptured relationships,  impulsiveness and sometimes self-harm. In it's most serious form some people can experience psychotic episodes.

Sonia Neale is a motivational speaker who speaks on the topic of living with Borderline Personality Disorder. In this interview Sonia gives us a unique insight into the challenges and struggles of living with BPD.

Most importantly, Sonia shares a message of hope for people suffering from Borderline and is living proof that recovery from BPD is possible.

In this interview Sonia shares:

What the lived experience of Borderline Personality Disorder is like.
What is happening on a biological level for people with BPD.
The causes of BPD.
The importance of neuroplasticity and empathy when it comes to managing Borderline Personality.
What she has found most helpful in her journey with BPD.
The value of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Advice for family and friends of people with Borderline.
What mistakes she has seen professionals making when working with BPD.
Advice for practitioners who work with (or would like to work with) this population.

Visit the show notes at https://australiacounselling.com.au/session64

064: The Lived Experience of Borderline Personality Disorder

Body Scan Meditation by Kate James

Authentic Emotion Guided Meditation MP3

Postures, Faces And Voice Tones

These tracks feature Dr James Kirby delivering Compassion-Focused Therapy exercises in order to help build individual's own compassionate self.

CFT - Safe Place Imagery

BodySensing

2 Body Sensing

This is a 17 minute guided mindfulness of emotion meditation.

17 minute mindfulness of emotion meditation

This practice helps us harness the power of our breath to soothe and calm ourselves.

Soothing rhythm breathing

This practice helps you to step into and develop your compassionate self.

Compassionate self practice

Track 2 CMT Facial Expressions & Voice Tones

An Introduction to Compassionate Mind Training from Compassion Focused Therapy Founder Paul Gilbert.   It is advisable to work with a therapist or teacher when engaging these exercises.  It is also a good idea to learn more about this practice in its context through any of the CFT series of books.  To find out more, visit mindfulcompassion.com.

Compassionate Mind Training

This is a guided audio practice of the Soothing Rhythm Breathing practice from Compassion Focused Therapy Founder Paul Gilbert. This form of meditative breathing is a close cousin to mindful breathing, with an emphasis that relates to the aims of cultivating compassion.  It is advisable to work with a therapist or teacher when engaging these exercises. It is also a good idea to learn more about this practice in its context through any of the CFT series of books. To find out more, visit mindfulcompassion.com.

Soothing Rhythm Breathing

This imagery exercise is a central practice in Compassion Focused Therapy.  It involves deliberating creating an image of your compassionate mind as a personified being.  The details surrounding the practice can be found in the CFT series from New Harbinger publications.  It is advisable to work with a therapist or teacher when engaging these exercises. It is also a good idea to learn more about this practice in its context through any of the CFT series of books. To find out more, visit mindfulcompassion.com.

Compassionate Self Imagery

The Irish Centre for Compassion Focused Therapy (ICCFT) is an independent practice offering individual therapy and consultation.