Compassion Focused Imagery Reduces Fears of Compassion Irrespective of Attachment

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作者：
Varley, Deanna [1 ,2 ]
Sherwell, Chase S. [1 ,3 ]
Kirby, James N. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Psychol, Compassionate Mind Res Grp, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
[2] Univ Sydney, Matilda Ctr Res Mental Hlth & Subst Use, Jane Foss Russell Bldg, Darlington, NSW 2006, Australia
[3] Univ Queensland, Sch Educ, Brisbane, Australia
来源：
JOURNAL OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | 2025年 / 72卷 / 01期
关键词：
fears of compassion; compassion-focused therapy; compassionate mind training; attachment; individual differences; ADULT ATTACHMENT; CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS; MENTAL-HEALTH; STYLES; SECURITY; ORIENTATIONS;
D O I：
10.1037/cou0000770
中图分类号：
G44 [教育心理学];
学科分类号：
0402 ; 040202 ;
摘要：
The present study evaluated the efficacy of a brief compassion-focused imagery intervention for reducing fears of compassion. This study also examined whether individual differences in attachment would influence treatment effectiveness. We randomly assigned a nonclinical sample of 125 community-dwelling adults to a control group or an intervention group. Those in the intervention group completed a brief intervention involving daily compassionate imagery exercises for 1 week. Those who completed the intervention demonstrated significant reductions in fears of compassion for others, fears of compassion from others, and fears of self-compassion, irrespective of differences in attachment. These findings support the efficacy of compassion-focused imagery exercises in reducing fears of compassion across attachment patterns, suggesting their potential value for enhancing mental well-being.
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