THE COMPASSIONATE MIND

Book ID/图书代码： 03275007B18390

English Summary/英文概要： Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful and hard. We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself and others can help us face up to and win through the hardship and find a sense of inner peace. However in modern societies we rarely focus on this key process that underpins successful coping and happiness and can be quick to dismiss the impact of modern living on our minds and well-being. Instead we concentrate on ’doing, achieving’ and having’. Now, bestselling author and leading authority on depression, Professor Paul Gilbert explains how new research shows how we can all learn to develop compassion for ourselves and others and derive the benefits of this age-old wisdom. In this ground-breaking new book he explores how our minds have developed to be highly sensitive and quick to react to perceived threats and how this fast-acting threat-response system can be a source of anxiety, depression and aggression. He describes how studies have also shown that developing kindness and compassion for self and others can hep in calming down the threat system: as a mother’s care and love can soothe a baby’s distress, so we can learn how to soothe ourselves. Not only does compassion help to soothe distressing emotions, it actually increases feelings of contentment and well-being. Here, Professor Gilbert outlines the latest findings about the value of compassion and how it works, and takes readers through basic mind training exercises to enhance the capacity for, and use of, compassion.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 纵观历史，人类一直想要寻求处理精神压力大、生活艰难的法则。事实上，我们已经发现善待自己和他人可以帮助我们渡过难关，获得内心的平静。然而，在现代社会，我们几乎没有将重点放在快乐这个过程，也没有很快解除现代生活对我们精神和身体健康的影响。反而，我们一直在追求成功和拥有。现在，畅销书作者、消极权威保罗教授，给我们解释了如何学着培养对自己和他人的同情以及充分利用其效益。本书旨在阐释我们头脑的敏感度以及感知威胁的反应，以及对威胁作出的一系列回应，有可能是焦虑、消极情绪或者激进情绪。作者告诉我们友好可以镇静威胁系统：就好比妈妈的关怀可以安抚宝宝的不安，可以增加满足感和健康。作者罗列了同情的价值以及功效，提供的都是最新的研究发现。(兼职翻译-XJJ)

Awards/获奖情况：大卫•威尔（David Veale），2006-8 英国行为和认知心理理疗协会主席：“任何心理疾病患者都应一读此书。作者手法娴熟，用流行笔风将心灵慰藉训练方法写得惟妙惟肖，为后来研究者奠定了一定基础。”
萨利•布拉姆普顿（Sally Brampton），《射杀小狗：消极情绪回忆录》（Shoot the Damn Dog: A Memoir of Depression）以及《星期天日报》萨利阿姨专栏作者：“最深刻体会消极感的是病患本身。别人要说服他们走出绝望不是那么容易的。但作者做到了。所以我推荐。”
迈克尔•麦克桂尔（Michael McGuire），《达尔文式精神学》（Darwinian Psychiatry）：“作者再次带来一本关于心灵的书籍，令人受益匪浅。此书即如一张通往胜利的地图，让读者在探索的过程中体会人性和幸福。”

Anyone who struggles with their inner critic should make sure to read this book. Professor Gilbert writes in a masterly fashion about compassionate mind training - an innovative approach which is likely to grow in importance over the next decade as the evidence for its benefit continues to build. --David Veale, President British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2006-8
As somebody who suffers from severe depression, I know the depressive s harshest critic is themselves. It is never helpful to be told to pull ourselves together by others but saying it to ourselves leads us in only one direction into a spiralling descent into despair. This wise and perceptive book teaches us self-compassion and the consolations of kindness. I recommend it all the time. --Sally Brampton, author of Shoot the Damn Dog: A Memoir of Depression and the Aunt Sally column in The Sunday Times
Like so frequently in the past, Paul Gilbert has come forth again with a book about the mind, its unused potential, and how to harness that potential to one s and others benefit. The Compassionate Mind is a roadmap to compassion for the self and towards others. It is a book for those curious enough to explore their hidden potential to attain a special kind of humanness and happiness. A 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. --Michael McGuire, author Darwinian Psychiatry

About the Author/作者介绍： 保罗•吉尔伯特（Paul Gilbert）教授是德比大学诊疗心理学教授、德比郡精神健康信托，精神健康研究单位主任。也是自助书以及有声CD〈Overcoming Depression: Talks With Your Therapist〉的畅销作者。

Professor Paul Gilbert is the author of the bestselling self-help guide Overcoming Depression and audio CD Overcoming Depression: Talks With Your Therapist. He is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and Director of the Mental Health Research Unit, Derbyshire Mental Health Trust.

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