Purpose Over the last 10–15 years, there has been a substantive increase in compassion‐
based interventions aiming to improve psychological functioning and well‐being. Methods …

Introduction: Compassion focused therapy (CFT) is an increasingly popular therapeutic
modality. Its holistic and integrative approach to universal human suffering means that it is …

Background. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a relatively novel form of psychotherapy
that was developed for people who have mental health problems primarily linked to high …

While it has been suggested that loving-kindness meditation (LKM) is an effective practice
for promoting positive emotions, the empirical evidence in the literature remains unclear …

Background Prolonged deficiency in self‐care strategies puts counsellors and
psychotherapists at risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Aim To measure associations …

Background Bodily changes after breast cancer treatment can lead to long‐term distress.
Self‐compassion, the ability to be kind to oneself, is an internal resource that may enhance a …

Self-harm is a major public health concern associated with suicide risk and significant
psychological distress. Theories suggest that aversive emotional states are an important …

Research has highlighted the role of social comparison processes in varying affect and
psychological wellbeing. These processes can provide greater insight into cognitions and …

Background There is growing interest in self‐compassion as a possible treatment target for
individuals with depression and anxiety disorders. Understanding self‐compassion within …

Self-criticism involves constant and harsh self-scrutiny, overly critical evaluations of one's
own behavior, and negative reactions to perceived failures in terms of active self-bashing …