Self-compassion: An alternative conceptualization of a healthy attitude toward oneself. Self and Identity
Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention. Annual Review of Psychology
A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the Mindful Self-Compassion program. Journal Of Clinical Psychology
Caring for others without losing yourself: An adaptation of the Mindful Self‐Compassion Program for Healthcare Communities. Journal of Clinical Psychology
The role of self-compassion in psychotherapy. World Psychiatry
Self-Compassion: This One Skill Can Transform Your Life With Julie and Willow
Self compassion decreases the stress hormone cortisol and increases the release of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, creating a calming effect.
The genomic impact of kindness to self vs. others: A randomized controlled trial. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity
The Power of Self Compassion
Changes in Prefrontal fNIRS Activation and Heart Rate Variability During Self-Compassionate Thinking Related to Stressful Memories
The article “Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” explores the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in managing symptoms of insomnia. The authors conducted a meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of MBIs in improving sleep quality and reducing symptoms of insomnia. The results of the study showed that […]
A new study shows that self-compassionate parents have children with lower levels of anxiety and depression
Association Between Mindful Parenting and Adolescents’ Internalizing Problems: Non-judgmental Acceptance of Parenting as Core Element