That's so true Jo. I don't recall the word tenderness anywhere in my clinical psychology training either, though it is one of my favourite words and I try to bring that quality to all of my interactions my clients. The world needs more tenderness. What beautiful reflections ❤
We both trained over 20 years ago, and although paul Gilbert did teaching on my course, CFT has grown such a lot since then, I wonder if third wave cognitive therapies have changed the training at all… my mind will clearly be chewing over this!
And thank you, as always!
The wise mind- the middle way. It has to involve tenderness and openheartedness, I think.
How to stay tenderhearted in a world that makes so many hearts harden?
A beautiful piece Jo and I am honoured to be included within it. My 15 year old inner teen is especially chuffed that you mentioned her swearing. ;-) Tenderness is one of my favourite words. Here's to becoming the tender breeze xx
That's so true Jo. I don't recall the word tenderness anywhere in my clinical psychology training either, though it is one of my favourite words and I try to bring that quality to all of my interactions my clients. The world needs more tenderness. What beautiful reflections ❤
Hi Vicki
Isn’t it strange?
We both trained over 20 years ago, and although paul Gilbert did teaching on my course, CFT has grown such a lot since then, I wonder if third wave cognitive therapies have changed the training at all… my mind will clearly be chewing over this!
And thank you, as always!
The wise mind- the middle way. It has to involve tenderness and openheartedness, I think.
How to stay tenderhearted in a world that makes so many hearts harden?
Practice giving and receiving it.
I'm not sure it has changed all that much from the trainees I supervise, but yes, they do at least talk about compassion these days...
This a beautifully empathetic and tender exploration! Bravo🥰
Thank you shreya 🙏 and for all your recent support and encouragement.
A beautiful piece Jo and I am honoured to be included within it. My 15 year old inner teen is especially chuffed that you mentioned her swearing. ;-) Tenderness is one of my favourite words. Here's to becoming the tender breeze xx
Thank you 🙏
Your 15 year old self is very welcome- tell her to keep showing up- she gives me courage for my age inner teen to do the same!
To the Tender breeze. 😀
I’m going to keep coming back to that!
Thank you for all the likes and comments! I really appreciate it 😀 x