The Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy: A Manual for Self-Application

Acknowledgments
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
About the Authors
Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Book and Recommendations for Its Use
	1 The Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy: Conceptualization and Evidence to Date
	2 Information on the Self-Applied Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy and the Structure of the Book
		Chapter 2: Module 0: Understanding Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy
		Chapter 3: Module 1: Preparing Ourselves for Compassion: Kind Attention
		Chapter 4: Module 2: Discovering Our Compassionate World
		Chapter 5: Module 3: Developing our Compassionate World
		Chapter 6: Module 4: Understanding Our Relationship with Compassion
		Chapter 7: Module 5: Working on Ourselves
		Chapter 8: Module 6: Understanding the Importance of Forgiveness
		Chapter 9: Module 7: Consolidating the Practice of Compassion
	3 Recommendations on How to Use the Manual
Chapter 2: Module 0: Understanding Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy
	1 What Is Compassion
		Origin of Compassion
		Compassion in Psychology
		Compassion-Based Interventions
	2 Application Contexts
	3 Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy: Explanation and Structure
		Structure of Internet Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy (iABCT)
	4 Using Mindfulness and Meditation: Informal and Formal Practice and Posture
		The Difference Between Formal and Informal Practice
	5 General Advice on the Practice of Meditation
		Where to Meditate?
		When to Meditate?
		How Much to Meditate?
		How to Meditate?
	6 The Importance of Working into Compassion and Doing Homework
		The Importance of Working into Compassion
	7 Informal Practice of 3 Compassionate Minutes
	8 Self-Assessment Questions
	9 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 0
		Annex 1: Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy for Self-Application
		Annex 2: Informal Practice: 3 Compassionate Minutes
		Annex 3: Summary of the Module 0
			Module Objectives
			Module Contents
				What Is Compassion?
				Application Contexts
				Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy: Explanation and Structure
				Using Compassion Meditation: Formal and Informal Practice
				General Advice on the Practice of Meditation
				The Importance of Working into Compassion and Homework
				Informal Practice “3 Compassionate Minutes”
			Homework
Chapter 3: Module 1: Preparing for Compassion: Kind Attention
	1 The Functioning of Our Brain: The Development of Our Brain Throughout Evolution
		The Evolutionary Structure of Our Brain
		The Attachment System
	2 Formal Practice 1: Compassionate Breathing and Compassionate Body Scan
	3 The Reality of Suffering
	4 What Compassion Is Not
	5 Formal Practice 2: Compassionate Coping with Difficulties
	6 Informal Practice 1: Self-Compassion Journal
	7 Informal Practice 2: Gratitude
		Remember...
	8 Self-Assessment Questions
		Explanation of Self-Assessment Questions
	9 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 1
		Annex 1: Compassionate Breathing
		Annex 2: Compassionate Body Scan
		Annex 3: Compassionate Coping with Difficulties
		Annex 4: Template of Self-Compassion Journal
			Self-Compassion Journal
		Annex 5: Summary of the Module 1
			Module Objectives
			Module Contents
				The Functioning of Our Brain
				The Attachment System
				The Reality of Suffering: Primary Suffering (Pain) vs. Secondary Suffering
				What Compassion Is Not
			Homework
Chapter 4: Module 2: Discovering Our Compassionate World
	1 Delving into the Concept of Compassion
		Concept of Compassion from the Buddhist Perspective
		Qualities Required to Develop Compassion
		The Importance of Practicing Mindfulness and Compassion Together
		Biological Differences and Specific Contributions of Compassion and Mindfulness
	2 Formal Practice 1: Connect with Basic Affection
		Recommendations When Developing the Figure of Affection and Connecting with Basic Affection
	3 Compassion and Related Terms
		Compassion and Loving-Kindness
		Compassion and Empathy
		Compassion and Emotional Contagion
		Compassion and Sympathy
		Compassion and Altruism
		Compassion and Self-Esteem
	4 Formal Practice 2: Develop a Safe Place or Situation
	5 Concerns About Compassion
	6 Formal Practice 3: Develop the Compassionate Gesture
		General
		Specific
	7 Formal Practice 4: Identify the Attachment Figure
	8 Exercise 1. What Are You Good At?
	9 Informal Practice 1: The Object that Connects You to the World
	10 Informal Practice 2: Compassion Practice Journal
		Remember
	11 Self-Assessment Questions
		Explanation of Self-Assessment Questions
	12 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 2
		Annex 1: Formal Practice 1 “Practice of the Figure of Affection”
		Annex 2: Formal Practice 2 “Develop a Safe Place or Situation”
		Annex 3: Compassionate Gesture Practice
		Annex 4: Formal Practice 4 “Identify the Attachment Figure”
			Practice of Identifying the Attachment Figure
		Annex 5: Example of Compassion Practice Journal
		Annex 6: Summary of the Module 2
			Objectives
				Deepening the Concept of Compassion
				Biological Differences and Specific Contributions
				Specific Contributions
				Compassion and Related Terms
				Concerns About Compassion
			Homework
Chapter 5: Module 3: Developing Our Compassionate World
	1 How Compassion Works: Mechanisms of Action
		Mechanisms of Action for Compassion
			Specific Mechanisms of Compassion
			Mechanisms of Action for Mindfulness, Specifically Related to Compassion
	2 The Attachment Figure
	3 Formal Practice 1: Developing the Secure Attachment Figure
	4 Effectiveness of Compassion
		Efficacy of Compassion Therapy
			Effect on Different Diagnoses and Disorders
			Effect in Healthy People on Psychological Well-Being
	5 Self-Criticism
		The Goal of Self-Criticism
		How to Replace Destructive (Self) Criticism with Constructive Thoughts
		How to Work with Destructive Self-Criticism: The Compassionate Voice
		The Futility of Destructive Self-Criticism
	6 Formal Practice 2: Replacing the Critical Voice with Compassionate Voice
	7 Informal Practice 1: Letter from the Attachment Figure
		Remember…
	8 Self-Assessment Questions
		Please Answer the Following Questions
		Explanation of Self-Assessment Questions
	9 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 3
		Annex 1: Formal Practice 1 “Developmental Practice of the Attachment Figure”
		Annex 2: Practice of Substituting the Critical Voice for the Compassionate Voice
		Annex 3: Summary of the Module 3
			Objectives of the Module
			Module Contents
				How Compassion Works: Mechanisms of Action
				The Attachment Figure
				Compassion Efficacy
				Self-criticism
			Homework
Chapter 6: Module 4: Understanding Our Relationship with Compassion
	1 The Biology Behind of Compassion
		Brain Circuits Related to Compassion
	2 Attachment Patterns
		Compassion and Attachment Patterns: Attachment Theory
		Attachment Styles
	3 Formal Practice 1: Become Aware of Our Attachment Pattern
	4 The Importance of Attachment Patterns in Daily Life
	5 Formal Practice 2: Capacity to Receive Affection: Friends, Neutral People, and Enemies
	6 Guilt
		What Causes Guilt?
		How to Handle Guilt?
	7 Formal Practice 3: Repairing Guilt
	8 Relationship with Parents/Caregivers
	9 Informal Practice: Letter to Parents/Caregivers
	10 Self-Assessment Questions
	11 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 4
		Annex 1. Attachment Styles
		Annex 2. Practice of Identifying Your Own Attachment Pattern
		Annex 3. Practice Receiving Affection from Friends, Neutral People, and Enemies
		Annex 4. Formal Practice Repairing Guilt
		Annex 4. Summary of the Module 4
			Module Objectives
			Module Contents
Chapter 7: Module 5: Working on Ourselves
	1 Importance of Affection Towards Ourselves and Towards Others
	2 Formal Practice 1: Give Affection to Friends and Neutral People
	3 Formal Practice 2: Giving Ourselves Affection
	4 Shame
	5 Formal Practice 3: Repairing Shame
	6 Formal Practice 3: Reconciliation with Parental Figures
	7 Exercise 1: Three Positives and Three Negatives About Your Parental Figures
	8 Informal Practice 1: The Greatest Show of Affection Ever Received
	9 Self-Assessment Questions
	10 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 5
		Annex 1. Formal Practice of Giving Affection to Friends and Neutral People
		Annex 2. Formal Practice of Giving Ourselves Affection
		Annex 3. Formal Practice of Repairing Shame
		Annex 4. Formal Practice “Reconciliation with Parental Figures”
		Annex 5. Summary of the Module
			Objectives of the Module
			Module Contents
			Homework
Chapter 8: Module 6: Understanding the Importance of Forgiveness
	1 The Concept of Forgiveness
		Definitions of Forgiveness
		What Forgiveness Is not
	2 Forgiveness and Justice
	3 The Usefulness of Forgiveness
	4 Phases of Forgiveness
	5 How to Structure the Practice of Forgiveness
	6 Formal Practice 1: Forgiving Yourself
	7 Formal Practice 2: Asking Others for Forgiveness
	8 Formal Practice 3: Forgiving Others and Giving Compassion to Enemies
	9 Resources to Use to Generate Forgiveness
		Recognizing the Limited Freedom in Human Behavior
		Dealing with Perceived Injustice
		Healthy Reperception
	10 Recapitulation
	11 Informal Practice 1: Interdependence
	12 Informal Practice: Compassion in Daily Life
	13 Self-Assessment Questions
	14 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 6
		Annex 1. Formal Practice of Forgiving Yourself
		Annex 2. Formal Practice “Asking Others for Forgiveness”
		Annex 3. Formal Practice of Forgiving Others and Giving Compassion to Enemies
		Annex 4. Summary of the Module
			Objectives of the Module
			Module Contents
			Homework
Chapter 9: Module 7: Consolidating the Practice of Compassion
	1 Work in Three Perspectives
	2 Usefulness of Being Your Own Attachment Figure
	3 Formal Practice 1: Become Your Own Attachment Figure
	4 Difficulties in Relationships
	5 Formal Practice 2: Managing Emotions That Could Create Challenges in Relationships
	6 Envy
	7 Formal Practice 3: Work with the Feeling of Envy and Develop Joy for the Success of Others
	8 Informal Practice 1: Changing Your Perspective
	9 How to Maintain the Practice of Compassion Throughout Your Life
	10 Informal Practice 2: Our Values and Their Relation to Compassion
	11 Exercise and Final Reflection: What Would Our Life Be Like If We Started Over?
	12 Self-Assessment Questions
	13 Homework
	Annexes of the Module 7
		Annex 1. Formal Practice “Become Your Own Attachment Figure”
		Annex 2. Summary of Psychological and Physical Impact of Relational Conflicts
		Annex 3. Formal Practice of Emotional Management of Difficulties in Relationships
		Annex 4. Formal practice of Work with Feeling of Envy and Develop Joy for the Success of Others
		Annex 5. Informal Practice of Values
		Annex 6. Summary of the Module
			Module Objectives
			Module Contents
			Homework
ABCT Glossary
References
Index