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Heal Your Inner Critic with Self-Compassion - CFT Therapy
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Rating: 4.2 out of 5(17 ratings)
6,748 students

Heal Your Inner Critic with Self-Compassion - CFT Therapy

Reduce self-judgment, manage difficult emotions, and build inner safety. A practical CFT-based guide!
Last updated 7/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Understand how self-criticism and the inner critic are formed
  • Learn the core principles of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Recognize patterns of shame, guilt, and harsh self-judgment
  • Develop the ability to respond to emotional pain with kindness instead of criticism
  • Practice self-compassion techniques to improve emotional regulation
  • Use mindfulness to observe thoughts without over-identifying with them
  • Build emotional resilience during stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma
  • Strengthen self-acceptance and reduce negative self-talk
  • Learn practical exercises to calm the mind and soothe emotional distress
  • Create a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself over time

Course content

3 sections19 lectures3h 34m total length
  • The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely4:08

    Develop self compassion by transforming self-hatred through lovingkindness meditation learned after a 10-day retreat in India, with practical skills for students and counselors.

  • Workbook Download0:24
  • What is Self Compassion?2:38

    Explore what self compassion means through common humanity and mindfulness, and practice basic self-care, soothing techniques, and cbt/dbt/act-informed strategies for a compassionate mind and body.

  • How you treat yourself with compassion7:35

    Learn to treat yourself with the same compassion you offer a friend during tough times by journaling 5–10 supportive actions, scoring self-compassion, and using calendar reminders to improve.

  • Mistakes, Forgiveness & Sedona Method for compassion10:59

    Learn to forgive yourself and others by recognizing mistakes, practicing self-compassion, and using the Sedona method's three questions: could I let go, would I let go.

  • I am OK, You're OK Model for self compassion13:29

    Learn the i am okay, you are okay model from transactional analysis to build self-compassion and self-acceptance, with a practical exercise to repeat 'i am okay'.

  • Letting go of resistance for self compassion16:10

    Learn to practice self compassion by setting realistic expectations, embracing authenticity, and reducing resistance to live in alignment with your internal compass and the path of least resistance.

  • Be patient with yourself for self compassion14:43

    Practice self-compassion by staying patient with yourself through good and bad times, recognizing negativity bias, using opposite-to-emotion actions, and allowing time to process and relax.

  • Taking care of your body as self compassion3:04

    Take on body care basics: exercise regularly, eat right, and take breaks, bridging knowledge and practice with self compassion. Cultivate self soothing skills from dialectical behavior therapy for stress management.

Requirements

  • Internet

Description

Most people live with a constant inner voice that is critical, harsh, or never satisfied. It often feels normal, so it goes unnoticed. But over time, this pattern affects self-worth, emotional balance, and mental health. You may already feel this as self-doubt, guilt, or emotional pain, especially during stress, anxiety, or difficult life periods. You may have tried to “think positive” or ignore these feelings, but the pattern remains. This course uses Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness to help you understand and change these inner patterns in a practical and lasting way.

This course teaches you how to develop unconditional self-love through proven psychological methods. It is designed for anyone struggling with self-criticism, low self-worth, emotional pain, or difficult experiences like anxiety, depression, or trauma. You will learn how your inner critic forms, how it affects your thoughts and emotions, and how to replace it with a more balanced and supportive inner voice. I’m Aman Varma, a Counseling Psychologist with 7 years of experience, and this course simplifies CFT and mindful self-compassion into clear steps you can apply in daily life.

As you practice these methods, you will become kinder and more accepting toward yourself. You will learn to respond to mistakes and emotional pain with understanding instead of judgment. This improves emotional regulation, builds resilience, and creates a more stable inner state. These changes also affect your focus, relationships, and overall functioning in work and daily life. The course includes guided exercises, meditation audios, and worksheets to help you apply what you learn consistently. You can start at your own pace. Enroll now and begin building a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself.


Summary

  • Understand how the inner critic forms and affects thoughts and emotions

  • Learn the core principles of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Develop self-kindness and reduce harsh self-judgment

  • Build emotional resilience during stress, anxiety, or difficult periods

  • Improve emotional regulation using mindfulness and compassion

  • Learn to respond to mistakes and pain with understanding

  • Shift from self-criticism to self-acceptance

  • Practice simple exercises to calm the mind and soothe emotions

  • Use guided meditations and worksheets for daily practice

  • Taught by a Counseling Psychologist with 7 years of experience

  • Supports better focus, relationships, and overall well-being

  • Enroll now to build self-compassion and emotional strength

Who this course is for:

  • People struggling with self-criticism, negative self-talk, or low self-worth
  • Individuals experiencing emotional pain, stress, anxiety, or depression
  • Those who feel stuck in guilt, shame, or harsh self-judgment
  • Anyone recovering from difficult emotional experiences or trauma
  • People who want to build self-compassion and emotional resilience
  • Learners interested in psychology-based personal growth and healing
  • Individuals who find it hard to be kind to themselves during mistakes or failure
  • Anyone looking to improve emotional stability and inner confidence