Compassion’s COMPASS Module 11: Analytical Skills

The COMPASS Analytical Skills target cognitive distortions about ourselves that might block our ability to maintain and develop compassionate insight. An overly negative sense of self can sap our energy and wellbeing. An inflated sense of self can lead to feelings of superiority, invulnerability, and thus inconsideration. When helpers are overwhelmed by Vicarious Trauma, it can damage our sense of self, safety, and wellbeing. Therefore, it is useful to have a simple exercise for debunking internal distortions about ourselves and for regaining our positive sense of self formed around our compassionate goals.