{"id":9636,"date":"2020-10-24T10:01:18","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T10:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/psychotherapy-londons.com\/?p=9636"},"modified":"2020-10-25T10:09:03","modified_gmt":"2020-10-25T10:09:03","slug":"compassionate-selfmental-healtharticle-123","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mind55555.com\/tr\/2020\/10\/24\/compassionate-selfmental-healtharticle-123\/","title":{"rendered":"COMPASSIONATE SELF[MENTAL HEALTH]ARTICLE 1,2,3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article 1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier, we learned that we can stimulate different parts of our brain and body systems by deliberately generating images and thoughts . Remember we used the example that we can get ourselves aroused by deliberately creating erotic thoughts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What about if we use exactly the same idea , but with a focus on compassion and balancing our minds?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not it turns out that actors can deliberately stimultae things in their minds and bodies so that they can reallt get into a role . In fact , if we put good actors into brain scanners and ask them to get into an emotional role , we see that the areas of their brain linked to those emotions light up. If they \u2018re trying to become angry , sad , anxious, or happy character , they can stimulate those parts of their brain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article 2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So it is the same with imagining ourselves becoming a compassionate self: we can stimulate parts of our brain that can help us to rebalance and come out of depression. In this next exercise we\u2019re going to imagine that we are a compassionate character , like an actor playing a role. It is by far best to do it this way because if you try to imagine your genuinely being a compassionate person. , the self-critical self can kick up and say,\u2019Oh no , you\u2019re not compassionate .\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just being to imagine what it might be like to to have certain qualities-to become a certain character for a role. And then carry this role into your life so that you start acting in compassionate ways.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First , think about ( and , if you like , write down) the key qualities you would have if you were the most compassionate qualities. Clarify in your mind the strenghts; notice that compassionate is not about being sumassive or pushover.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, sitting in your chair , engage in your soothing rhythm breathing , and , when settled , imagine having those qualities.It helps if we start to do this playfully , even though the intent is serious.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article 3<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t worry and don’t exercise , if it doesn’t come easily . The idea is to be curious, and explore what happens , as opposed to trying to make somethinh happen and then being critical if it doesn’t . What’s important here is your intention to be compassionate. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, explore your facial expressions: Starting from a neutral expression, create a friendly smile on your face for around fifteen seconds and go back to neutral. Then once again fifteen seconds of friendly face .<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you notice any slight difference in how your body felt, no matter how subtle ? Well , you might have noticed that a friendly face gives you a slightly warmer feeling. That is because you are deliberately working the muscles in your face which have connections to your brain. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, we are going to focus on friendly voice tones . So, now in a very neutral tone say,” Hello ….” and name yourself . So on each out-breath say,” Hello …” doing this for fifteen seconds with the neutral voice and then creating as friendly and supportive a voice as you can for fifteen seconds. Do that twice ( more if you like) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will complete in article 4 soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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