Self-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility in a Treatment-Seeking Sample of Women Survivors of Interpersonal Violence

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 472-485
Author(s):  
Caitlin L. McLean ◽  
Devika Fiorillo ◽  
Victoria M. Follette
Keyword(s):  
Women Survivors ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Self Compassion

Self-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility in a Treatment-Seeking Sample of Women Survivors of Interpersonal Violence

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 472-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin L. McLean ◽  
Devika Fiorillo ◽  
Victoria M. Follette
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Women Survivors ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Pilot Intervention

Interpersonal violence is pervasive and is related to numerous negative psychological outcomes. This study examines self-compassion and psychological flexibility as potential protective factors for the range of diverse problems associated with interpersonal trauma. A community sample of 27 women (mean age = 37.74, SD = 16.16) participated in a larger pilot intervention study for psychological distress related to interpersonal violence. In this treatment-seeking sample, self-compassion was positively associated with psychological flexibility and negatively linked to higher levels of trauma-related distress, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms as well as problems related to the self and relations with others. The results suggest that self-compassion and psychological flexibility may function as protective factors in the development of problems in survivors of interpersonal violence.

Protective role of mindfulness, self‐compassion and psychological flexibility on the burnout subtypes among psychology and nursing undergraduate students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Martínez‐Rubio ◽  
Cristina Martínez‐Brotons ◽  
Alicia Monreal‐Bartolomé ◽  
Alberto Barceló‐Soler ◽  
Daniel Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Burnout Subtypes

scholarly journals The Association of Trait Mindfulness and Self-compassion with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms: Results from a Large Survey with Treatment-Seeking Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Leeuwerik ◽  
Kate Cavanagh ◽  
Clara Strauss
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Distress Tolerance ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Trait Mindfulness ◽  
Obsessive Beliefs ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Little is known about the role of mindfulness and self-compassion in obsessive-compulsive disorder. This cross-sectional study examined associations of mindfulness and self-compassion with obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and with the obsessive beliefs and low distress tolerance thought to maintain them. Samples of treatment-seeking adults (N = 1871) and non-treatment-seeking adults (N = 540) completed mindfulness, self-compassion, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, obsessive beliefs and distress tolerance questionnaires. Participants with clinically significant obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms reported lower trait mindfulness and self-compassion compared to participants with clinically significant anxiety/depression and to non-clinical controls. Among the clinical sample, there were medium-large associations between mindfulness and self-compassion and obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms, obsessive beliefs and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and self-compassion were unique predictors of obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms, controlling for depression severity. Once effects of obsessive beliefs and distress tolerance were controlled, a small effect remained for mindfulness (facets) on obsessing symptoms and for self-compassion on washing and checking symptoms. Directions for future research and clinical implications are considered in conclusion.

scholarly journals First Things First: Parent Psychological Flexibility and Self-Compassion During COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa W. Coyne ◽  
Evelyn R. Gould ◽  
Mikala Grimaldi ◽  
Kelly G. Wilson ◽  
Gabriel Baffuto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Parenting Behaviors ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Positive Parenting ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The World

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant stress and anxiety for many parents around the world. Psychological flexibility and self-care are fundamental aspects of psychological health (Kashdan & Rottenberg, 2010). For parents, shaping these processes may help promote family nurturance, support children’s prosocial behavior, and provide effective and consistent use of evidence-based parenting “kernels”. The goal of this article is to provide practitioners with evidence-based tools that will support psychological flexibility, self-care, and positive parenting behaviors in caregivers during COVID-19 and beyond.

scholarly journals First Things First: Parent Psychological Flexibility and Self-Compassion During COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa W. Coyne ◽  
Evelyn R. Gould ◽  
Mikala Grimaldi ◽  
Kelly G. Wilson ◽  
Gabriel Baffuto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Self Compassion

Self-Compassion and Post Traumatic Growth: The Mediating Role of Psychological Flexibility"

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranati Misurya ◽  
nidhi udgirkar ◽  
Vasundhara Shukla ◽  
Pooja V. Anand
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Adaptive Responses ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Age Range

Self-compassion and post traumatic growth have previously been associated with positive mental health and functioning. They have recently garnered increased research interest in psychotherapeutic milieu as they have also been found to promote adaptive responses to trauma. On the other hand, psychological flexibility represents a variable known to have an impact on many human abilities including the capacity to shift mindsets and behavioral responses and is increasingly being understood as a crucial trait to develop for therapeutic change. The present study sought to examine whether self-compassion would lead to post-traumatic growth as well as the mediating role of psychological flexibility in this relationship. Data was obtained from 208 participants (females=143, males=65), age range=18 to 50 years (M =27 years, S.D = 6.89) who reported being exposed to at least one traumatic experience in the last 5 years. The results found positive correlations between all the three variables used in the study. It was found that self-compassion does lead to post-traumatic growth (c’= 4.9303, CI = 0.4947 to 9.3659, p = 0.0295). Psychological flexibility proved as the mediator between self-compassion and post-traumatic growth, with indirect effect IE = 5.9091 at 95% CI = (3.2340, 8.9695). The findings add to the host of literature on positive functions served by self-compassion, specifically in its contribution towards post traumatic growth. Further, this study explicates the mediating mechanism through which self-compassion exerts its potential effects by pointing out to the role of psychological flexibility.

scholarly journals Web-based self-help intervention for partners of cancer patients based on acceptance and commitment therapy and self-compassion training: a randomized controlled trial with automated versus personal feedback

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Köhle ◽  
Constance H. C. Drossaert ◽  
Peter M. ten Klooster ◽  
Karlein M. G. Schreurs ◽  
Mariët Hagedoorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Automated Feedback ◽  
Personal Feedback

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of two versions (personal or automated feedback) of a psychological Web-based self-help intervention targeting partners of cancer patients. The intervention was based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and self-compassion training. Participants’ adherence and their satisfaction were also studied. Methods Two hundred three partners of patients with heterogeneous entities of cancer were randomized into three conditions: personal feedback (PF) (n = 67), automated feedback (AF) (n = 70), or waiting list (WL) control (n = 66). Participants completed measures at baseline (T0) and post-intervention (T1; 3 months after baseline) to assess psychological distress (HADS; primary outcome), positive mental health, caregiver strain, general health (secondary outcomes), posttraumatic growth, resilience, self-compassion, psychological flexibility, sense of mastery, and relational communication style (process measures). Participants in the two experimental conditions also completed these measures at follow-up (T2; 6 months after baseline). Results There was no significant difference in change in psychological distress, positive mental health, caregiver strain and general health from T0 to T1 for either of the experimental conditions compared with the WL-condition. However, when compared to a WL-condition, the PF-condition was effective in increasing psychological flexibility (effect size d = 0.49) and resilience (d = 0.12) and decreasing overprotection (d = 0.25), and the AF-condition was effective in reducing overprotection (d = 0.36) and improving protective buffering (d = 0.36). At follow-up, the PF-condition was more effective than the AF-condition for improving mental health (d = 0.36), psychological flexibility (d = 0.60), mastery (d = 0.48), and protective buffering (d = 0.24). Participants positively appreciated the intervention and 69% participants were adherent. Conclusion This study demonstrates that a Web-based intervention based on ACT and self-compassion training with automated or personal feedback does not seem to improve psychological distress; however, it may have the potential to support partners of cancer patients to cope with the difficult situation they are facing. The condition with personal feedback seemed to be more beneficial.

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