{"product_id":"9781849010986","title":"The Compassionate Mind : 10th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Gilbert, Prof Paul \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 01\/01\/1800,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 624 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781849010986,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wise and perceptive. [It] teaches self-compassion and the consolations of kindness. I recommend it.'  SALLY BRAMPTON, author of Shoot the Damn DogDEVELOP YOUR FEELINGS OF COMPASSION AND INCREASE YOUR SENSE OF WELL-BEING In societies that encourage us to compete with each other, compassion is often seen as a weakness. Striving to get ahead, self-criticism, fear, and hostility towards others seem to come more naturally to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Compassionate Mind explains the evolutionary and social reasons why our brains react so readily to threats - and reveals how our brains are also hardwired to respond to kindness and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch has found that developing kindness and compassion for ourselves and others builds our confidence, helps us create meaningful, caring relationships and promotes physical and mental health. Far from fostering emotional weakness, practical exercises focusing on developing compassion have been found to subdue our anger and increase our courage and resilience to depression and anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'As one of Britain's most insightful psychologists, Gilbert illuminates the power of compassion in our lives.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOLIVER JAMES, AUTHOR OF AFFLUENZA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57568264028533,"sku":"9781849010986","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781849010986.jpg?v=1789207233","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781849010986","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}