...Joey Weber Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the equanimity based compassionate action ( EBCA ) course, a six-week intervention designed to support the development of equanimity as a foundation for compassionate action. The study explores how equanimity training may contribute to mental health...

... protection of mental health by self-compassion in both SUACs and health care professionals is evident. It is clear from qualitative research that SUACs prefer compassionate mental health. It also makes a large difference to mental health in general populations. Implications for practice and suggestions...

... be contacted at: J.Carson@bolton.ac.uk Charlotte: I feel at present there is a lot that needs to change within mental health services especially in regards to aftercare, I would say a mental health professional should possess listening skills, compassion, understanding and patience in order to best promote...

... that I need to be a little bit compassionate towards myself. When I am feeling drained of compassion, I do not beat myself, but try to understand what is going on and why I am feeling this way. But most of all it is the feedback I get from patients that is what helps me maintain and regain my...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 CBT Recovery Narrative Compassion Counselling Psychiatric diagnosis I met Caitlin after I had given a lecture to first year undergraduate psychology students. She asked whether having lived experience of mental health problems would prevent...