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| Published: March 04, 2024

Compassion Focused Therapy in the Indian Context: A Perspective

Pramita Sengupta

PhD Scholar, Department of Clinical Psychology, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Assam, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Priya Saxena

Head of the Department and Associate Professor Department of Clinical Psychology, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Assam, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.148.20241201

DOI: 10.25215/1201.148

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Compassion has been a topic of interest among mental health professionals. Compassion-based approaches are found to be promising in uplifting mental health. This paper aims to discuss the utility of investigating Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in the Indian context as the Eastern teachings of Karuna inform it. The author mainly focused on the elements of CFT and its variations across cultures. Furthermore, emphasis is given to being cautious in following Western psychotherapies in the Indian context. Along similar lines, how CFT imbibes the Indian ethos and values is discussed to understand its suitability in the local context. This paper explores a critical perspective on using CFT in the Indian context by shedding light on its epistemological underpinnings. The article advocates for honouring the uniqueness of the local context in implementing Western psychotherapies.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.148.20241201

10.25215/1201.148

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Published in   Volume 12, Issue 1, January-March, 2024