Without a doubt, the compassion we offer our clients is often a key part of their healing.

But how do we help our clients build compassion toward themselves . . .

. . . especially when they feel frozen and unable to act, cut off from themselves and those they care about? When their ability to be kind to themselves is blocked by a punishing inner critic?

Well, Laura Silberstein-Tirch, PsyD uses two powerful interventions from compassion-focused therapy to help her clients heal shame.

In the video below, you’ll hear the compelling case of Seth. Laura shares exactly what she did to help him end the cycle of shame-based paralysis and isolation.