The concept, benefits and recommendations for the cultivation of compassion have been
recognized in the contemplative traditions for thousands of years. In the last 30 years or so …

Background Over the last 20 years, compassion focused therapy (CFT) has gained
popularity as an emerging 'third wave'intervention. Although previous reviews indicated its …

This article presents a measure of compassion for others called the Compassion Scale (CS),
which is based on Neff's theoretical model of self-compassion. Compassion was …

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 …

This study examined the factor structure of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) using
secondary data drawn from 20 samples (N= 11,685)—7 English and 13 non-English …

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 …

Compassion focused therapy (CFT) is rooted in an evolutionary, functional analysis of basic
social motivational systems (eg, to live in groups, form hierarchies and ranks, seek out …

Self-compassion, treating oneself as a loved friend might, demonstrates beneficial
associations with body image and eating behaviors. In this systematic review, 28 studies …

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 …

This paper presents two studies focusing on the link between psychological functioning and
self-compassion as measured by the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), especially in terms of …