Practice Compassion

OCD

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on July 27, 2016

We look at the many reasons why compassion can enhance the treatment of OCD and anxiety.

Mindfulness

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on September 18, 2015

What is the real purpose of mindfulness? Is it worth the time? Can we see in the dark?

Therapy

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on July 15, 2014

New research, options, and tips from compassion-focused therapy, a revolutionary, evidence-based approach to the alleviation of human suffering.

Anxiety

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on September 22, 2013

An introduction to using imagery, curiosity, and our "inner actor" to learn to access the compassionate mind, overcoming our resistance to compassion, support and positive change.

Attention

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on August 3, 2012

During rough economic times, practicing compassion may become a source of courage, and a source of strength.

Anger

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on July 25, 2012

One of the biggest challenges to working with difficult emotions like anxiety and anger is to accept them in the first place. It’s hard to do.

Anxiety

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on July 13, 2012

Compassion, Mindfulness and Visualization practices available for free download.

Anxiety

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on July 9, 2012

The first in a series explaining our model of compassion, and how it has evolved to help us better face our fears.

Anxiety

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on June 13, 2012

Anxiety

Dennis Tirch Ph.D on May 31, 2012

A blog exploring Compassion Focused Therapy, and the power of compassion in psychotherapy and everyday life.