Self-compassion refers to being supportive toward oneself when experiencing suffering or
pain—be it caused by personal mistakes and inadequacies or external life challenges. This …

Background Self‐compassion describes a positive and caring attitude of a person toward
her‐or himself in the face of failures and individual shortcomings. As a result of this caring …

Objectives The purpose of this research was to create two state measures of self-
compassion based on the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS): an 18-item State Self-Compassion …

Self-compassion involves being touched by and open to one's own suffering, not avoiding or
disconnecting from it, generating the desire to alleviate one's suffering and to heal oneself …

The present study examined the mediating role of intolerance of uncertainty and fear of
COVID-19 in the relationship between self-compassion and well-being. The participants …

Background Research suggests that self‐compassion may improve mental health by
promoting emotion regulation (Berking & Whitley,). This review aimed to identify studies …

Abstract Recently, the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) has been criticized for problems with
psychometric validity. Further, the use of an overall self-compassion score that includes …

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 …

While research suggests strong associations of self-compassion with mental health and well-
being, gender norms may hinder the development of self-compassion by women on one …

Concern for the psychological health of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is
necessary. Previous studies suggested that self-compassion contributes to life-satisfaction …