Although self-compassion has been extensively studied in the recent decades, the
representation of self-compassion as a unitary measure or the presence of self-warmth (ie …

Cognitive insight is the ability to re-evaluate thoughts and beliefs in order to make thoughtful
conclusions. It differs from clinical insight, as it focuses on more general metacognitive …

Self‐compassion is increasingly explored as a protective factor in relation to
psychopathology. The Self‐Compassion Scale (SCS) and its Short Form variant (SCS‐SF) …

This is the authoritative guide to conducting the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program,
which provides powerful tools for coping with life challenges and enhancing emotional well …

Self-compassion refers to healthy ways of relating to oneself in times of suffering, whether
suffering is caused by failure, perceived inadequacy, or general life difficulties. Self …

There has been growing awareness of the high prevalence of negative cognitions about the
self in patients with persecutory delusions, and it has been proposed that paranoid fears …

Paranoia may build on negative beliefs held both about the self and others. Compassionate
imagery may be one way of reducing such negative beliefs, and hence paranoia. Two …

Mindfulness involves learning to be more aware of life as it unfolds moment by moment,
even if these moments bring us difficulty, pain or suffering. This is a challenge we will all face …

Purpose This paper outlines the theoretical and empirical basis for compassion focused
therapy (CFT) for psychosis, the gaps in the current knowledge and research, as well as …

Objectives Developing compassion towards oneself has been linked to improvement in
many areas of psychological well‐being, including psychosis. Furthermore, developing a …