Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice

被引:418
作者
Germer, Christopher K. [1 ]
Neff, Kristin D. [2 ]
机构
[1] Harvard Univ, Cambridge Hlth Alliance, Sch Med, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
[2] Univ Texas Austin, Austin, TX 78712 USA
关键词
self-compassion; mindfulness; compassion; difficult emotions; psychotherapy; meditation; ASSOCIATION;
D O I
10.1002/jclp.22021
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Self-compassion is conceptualized as containing 3 core components: self-kindness versus self-judgment, common humanity versus isolation, and mindfulness versus overidentification, when relating to painful experiences. Research evidence demonstrates that self-compassion is related to psychological flourishing and reduced psychopathology. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week training program, meeting 2.5 hours each week, designed to help participants cultivate self-compassion. MSC contains a variety of meditations (e.g., loving-kindness, affectionate breathing) as well as informal practices for use in daily life (e.g., soothing touch, self-compassionate letter writing). A detailed clinical case illustrates the journey of a client through the 8 weeks of MSC training, describing the key features of each session and the client's response.
引用
收藏
页码:856 / 867
页数:12
相关论文
共 20 条
[1]  
Baer R., 2010, ASSESSING MINDFULNES, P135
[2]   Self-Compassion: Conceptualizations, Correlates, & Interventions [J].
Barnard, Laura K. ;
Curry, John F. .
REVIEW OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY, 2011, 15 (04) :289-303
[3]   Self-Compassion Increases Self-Improvement Motivation [J].
Breines, Juliana G. ;
Chen, Serena .
PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN, 2012, 38 (09) :1133-1143
[4]  
Germer C.K., 2005, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
[5]  
Germer C.K., 2009, The mindful path to self-compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions
[6]  
Germer ChristopherK., 2012, WISDOM COMPASSION PS
[7]  
Gilbert P., 2009, COMPASSIONATE MIND
[8]   Compassionate mind training for people with high shame and self-criticism: Overview and pilot study of a group therapy approach [J].
Gilbert, Paul ;
Procter, Sue .
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY, 2006, 13 (06) :353-379
[9]   How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work? [J].
Kuyken, Willem ;
Watkins, Ed ;
Holden, Emily ;
White, Kat ;
Taylor, Rod S. ;
Byford, Sarah ;
Evans, Alison ;
Radford, Sholto ;
Teasdale, John D. ;
Dalgleish, Tim .
BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY, 2010, 48 (11) :1105-1112
[10]   Self-compassion and reactions to unpleasant self-relevant events: the implications of treating oneself kindly [J].
Leary, Mark R. ;
Tate, Eleanor B. ;
Adams, Claire E. ;
Allen, Ashley Batts ;
Hancock, Jessica .
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 2007, 92 (05) :887-904