Reductions in experiential avoidance explain changes in anxiety, depression and well‐being after a mindfulness and self‐compassion (MSC) training

Emotional schemas are pervasive mental structures associated with a wide array of psychological symptoms, while mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance are viewed as adaptive psychological constructs. Psychological needs may be described as the cornerstone of mental health and well-being. However, a study of the relationships between emotional schemas, mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance with psychological needs was not performed. For this purpose, 250 subjects (M=20.67, SD=4.88, Male=33, Female=217), were evaluated through self-report questionnaires, in a cross-sectional design. Negative correlations were found between emotional schemas, mindfulness, self-compassion, unconditional self-acceptance, and psychological needs. Symptomatology was positively correlated with emotional schemas. Mindfulness, self-compassion, and unconditional self-acceptance predicted the regulation of psychological needs and mediated the relationship between emotional schemas and psychological needs. Emotional schemas may be associated with a tendency for experiential avoidance of internal reality, self-rejection/shame and self-criticism which may impair the regulation of psychological needs. These variables may be targets of integrative case conceptualization and clinical decision making focused on patient’s timings, styles of communication and needs.

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Adaptation of the self-compassion scale for Bangladeshi culture

Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.3329/dujbs.v29i1.46529 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 37-44

Author(s):

Sumaiya Habib ◽

Jamiun Naher

Keyword(s):

Correlation Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Well Being ◽

The Self ◽

Final Version ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Total Correlation ◽

Original Scale ◽

Anxiety Depression ◽

Compassion Scale

Self-compassion is a raising construct in the field of positive psychology. Evidence supported that self-compassion is an important factor in increasing psychological well-being and reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression and rumination. In the present study, authors determined the psychometric properties of the Bangla version of Self-Compassion Scale (SCS). The study was carried out in a sample of 160 adults, ranging from 18 to 28 years old. Although the original scale has 26 items, in item-total correlation analysis it was found that 24 items in the questionnaire were significantly correlated with total items, the rest two items consumed negative/low correlation (below 0.30). So, these two items were excluded from the Bangla version and 24 items were selected for the final version of the SCS. The internal consistency of the SCS was computed by Cronbach’s Alpha which was 0.83 and the split-half coefficient of the scale was 0.84. Thus the results support the Bangla SCS is suitable for use in Bangladeshi culture. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 29(1): 37-44, 2020 (January)

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Self-Compassion and Social Connectedness as Predictors of “Peace and Meaning” during Spain’s Initial COVID-19 Lockdown

Religions ◽

10.3390/rel12090683 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 683

Author(s):

Jesús Saiz ◽

Berta Ausín ◽

Clara González-Sanguino ◽

Miguel Ángel Castellanos ◽

María Salazar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sense Of Belonging ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Post Traumatic Stress ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Spiritual Well Being ◽

Post Traumatic ◽

Anxiety Depression

The COVID-19 lockdown has had a massive psychological impact on mental health in the general population, with increases in anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Spiritual well-being, specifically peace and meaning, has already been identified as one of the main protective factors for these disorders in the COVID-19 context. The aim of the present study is to identify facilitating elements for peace and meaning during the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain. Online surveys were used to obtain data from a sample of 3480 Spanish people. Self-compassion and social support were positively related with peace and meaning, while loneliness and perceived discrimination were negatively related. The model for peace and meaning was statistically significant, explaining 47% of the variance. The significant variables were self-kindness, family support, mindfulness, and sense of belonging having a positive association and loneliness a negative one.

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Psychosocial Well-Being: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Loneliness, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Compassion, and Professional Quality of Life in Oncology Nurses

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing ◽

10.1188/21.cjon.530-538 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (5) ◽

pp. 530-538

Author(s):

Carolyn Phillips ◽

Heather Becker ◽

Emily Gonzalez

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Oncology Nurses ◽

Professional Quality Of Life ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Professional Quality ◽

Anxiety Depression

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A 5-Week Seminar on the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model of Self-Care Improves Anxiety, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Depression, and Stress in Graduate Healthcare Students

International Journal of Yoga Therapy ◽

10.17761/d-18-2019-00026 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 81-89

Author(s):

Amisha Klawonn ◽

Dana Kernan ◽

James Lynskey

Keyword(s):

Short Form ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Self Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Repeated Measure ◽

Rank Test ◽

Healthcare Students ◽

Mindfulness Skills ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Anxiety Depression

Abstract Graduate healthcare students can experience stress that affects their ability to perform academically and clinically, decreases empathy, and affects their well-being and clinical competence. The purpose of the current study was to determine the effects of a seminar on a yoga-inspired biopsychosocial-spiritual model of self-care on perceived levels of anxiety, self-compassion, mindfulness, depression, and stress in graduate healthcare students. We used a within-group repeated-measure design with baseline followed by intervention. The intervention was a 5-week seminar with 60-minute sessions that incorporated breathing, mindful movement, meditation, and education for self-care in five areas of a biopsychosocial-spiritual model (spiritual, physical, intellectual, energetic, and psychoemotional-social). The following outcomes measures assessed perceived changes in anxiety, self-compassion, mindfulness, depression, and stress: Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Self-Compassion Scale–Short Form (SCS-SF), Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI), Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills (KIMS), Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The Freidman test with Dunn's test post hoc pairwise comparisons was used for the BAI, SCS-SF, FMI, KIMS, and MAAS. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for BDI and PSS. Twenty doctor of physical therapy students and one doctor of dental medicine student participated in the study. Significant improvements (all p < 0.05) were found for self-compassion, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and stress. A 5-week seminar using a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach for self-care improved self-compassion and mindfulness and diminished anxiety, depression, and stress. Implementing programs that facilitate self-awareness and self-care may provide important benefits to future healthcare providers.

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