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Compassion, ACT, and Wise Livelihood With Dr. Dennis Tirch

December 3, 2025

Compassion, ACT, and Wise Livelihood With Dr. Dennis Tirch and Dr. Diana Hill | ACT Psychologist | Leadership Coach | Wise Effort

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How can you live a compassion-focused life while navigating high-performance environments? In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill hosts Dr. Dennis Tirch, founder of the Center for Compassion Focused Therapy. They discuss integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for actionable wisdom and flourishing. Dr. Tirch shares insights from his experience working with high-level clients in finance and leadership roles, accentuating the importance of compassion and mindfulness.

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  • Compassion in Leadership
  • Embodied Wisdom and Compassion
  • The Power of Concentration Practices
  • Effortless Action and Flow

About Dennis Tirch:

Dr. Dennis Tirch is the Founder and CEO of The Center for CFT in New York; President of The Compassionate Mind Foundation, USA; Past-President and Fellow of The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and an Associate Clinical Professor at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Dr Tirch is the author of seven books, and numerous chapters and peer reviewed articles. Dr Tirch is also a Dharma Holder and teacher of Zen Buddhism; a Diplomate, Fellow & Certified Consultant for The Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Founding Fellow and Past President of both the NYC-CBT association & NYC-ACBS.In addition to conducting psychotherapy, Dr. Tirch serves as a mindfulness, wellness and performance coach to leading figures in business, science and policy design. His work has been featured by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and other media outlets. 

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