Ask The Therapist

In this episode, Sarah talks to Dr. Wendy Wood, the program lead for the Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) diploma, about her career journey and the impact of CFT on therapists. Wendy, a former mental health nurse and psychotherapist, discusses her transition to academia and her involvement in developing the CFT diploma at the University of Derby. She highlights the diploma's structure, which includes online masterclasses, clinical supervision, and small group work, emphasizing the importance of reflection and creativity. Wendy also shares insights from her PhD research on CFT's personal and professional impact on therapists, noting increased curiosity and self-awareness among participants.Find out more about CFT at https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/http://cfttherapist.com/na/supervisors/wendy-wood/ Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees: