Compassionate Relational Therapy: Core Concepts and Applications [Paperback]

Preface??Part 1: Theoretical Foundations??1. Self-Compassion and Compassion-Based Therapies: A Launching Point? 2. Family Systems Theory: A Primer for Compassion? 3. Core Concepts of Compassionate Relational Therapy? 4. CRT Stages of Therapy? 5. CRT Interventions? 6. Individuality in CRT??Part 2: Family Therapy: Applications??7. Family Compassionate Relational Therapy? 8. CRT with Children and Adolescents? 9. Compassionate Boundaries??Part 3. Romantic Relationship Therapy Application??10. Romantic Compassionate Relational Therapy? 11. Ethical/Consenual Nonmonogamy and CRT? 12. CRT with Codependence? 13. CRT with Infidelity and Nonconsensual Nonmonogamy??Part 4. Sex Therapy Application??14. Compassionate Relational Sex Therapy? 15. Compassionate Removing Sexual Judgements? 16. Trauma, Sexuality, and CRT

Weaving together known successful interventions with innovative new methods, Compassionate Relational Therapy (CRT) offers a unique and cohesive method to strengthen relationships through decreased judgement and increased compassion within the self and with others.

Integrating evidence-based practices of family systems theory, compassion-focused therapy, and mindful self-compassion, CRT reframes and expands existing approaches to better fit the needs of romantic and familial relationship therapy. This model examines interaction and communication patterns to unfold and release guilt and shame with compassion and nonjudgmental curiosity toward our assumptions or unmet needs. With applications for family therapy, couple therapy, and sex therapy, readers will learn the skills to move toward self-kindness, situational and bodily mindfulness, and compassion toward a loved ones humanness, and how one can create a sense of relational safety and connection without dependence. This book includes CRTs core theory of change, guides for all stages of treatmentl´