Compassionate Letter Writing

Compassionate Letter Writing is a CFT writing practice for practitioners and clients. Practitioners use it when a client needs to articulate a compassionate response to shame, self-criticism, or distress that can be reflected on and shared when the client chooses.

Compassion Focused TherapyWorksheetSkill practiceSelf-criticismShameCoping

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Tool guide

Learn more about this tool

Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.

Client Sharing Control

The client can draft privately and share only when they choose. Output exists for practitioner review when the client shares it.

Review Boundaries

Practitioner notes are separate from the client's words, and the tool does not judge, rewrite, or score the letter.

Does the practitioner see every draft?

No. The practitioner sees the letter when the client chooses to share it.

Does the tool rewrite the letter to sound more compassionate?

No. The client's own writing is the artifact; the tool does not substitute generated content.

Can a letter be saved without being shared?

Yes. A client can pause and resume a private draft, depending on the real assignment workflow.

What does the practitioner review?

The practitioner reviews the shared letter, optional context, sharing status, and separate practitioner notes.