1st Edition

Compassionate Relational Therapy Core Concepts and Applications

224 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

224 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

224 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Weaving together known successful interventions with innovative new methods, Compassionate Relational Therapy (CRT) offers a unique and cohesive method to strengthen relationships through decreased judgement and increased compassion within the self and with others. Integrating evidence-based practices of family systems theory, compassion-focused therapy, and mindful self-compassion, CRT... Read more

Preface  Part 1: Theoretical Foundations  1. Self-Compassion and Compassion-Based Therapies: A Launching Point  2. Family Systems Theory: A Primer for Compassion  3. Core Concepts of Compassionate Relational Therapy  4. CRT Stages of Therapy  5. CRT Interventions  6. Individuality in CRT  Part 2: Family Therapy: Applications  7. Family Compassionate Relational Therapy  8. CRT with Children and Adolescents  9. Compassionate Boundaries  Part 3. Romantic Relationship Therapy Application  10. Romantic Compassionate Relational Therapy  11. Ethical/Consenual Nonmonogamy and CRT  12. CRT with Codependence  13. CRT with Infidelity and Nonconsensual Nonmonogamy  Part 4. Sex Therapy Application  14. Compassionate Relational Sex Therapy  15. Compassionate Removing Sexual Judgements  16. Trauma, Sexuality, and CRT

Biography

Bethany Suppes, PhD, LMFT, is an AAMFT-Approved Supervisor. She is the author of Family Systems Theory Simplified (Routledge, 2022) along with other publications and presentations regarding compassion- and systemic-based supervision and therapeutic practices. She currently runs a private practice, serves as Chief of Curriculum Development at TwoX Labs (a continuing education provider), and is a board member of the Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Emma Christie-Foster, MA, LMFT, is a marriage and family therapist and sex therapist with extensive clinical and research experience in compassion-based approaches and therapeutic practices. She currently runs a private practice where she specializes in sex therapy and works with individuals and couples.