Investigating the effects and efficacy of self-compassion intervention on generalized anxiety disorders
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Exploring the Link between Athletic Identity, Self-compassion, Communication, and Mental Toughness of Table Tennis Student-Athletes
"Self-compassion emerged as a crucial factor for mental toughness. Athletes who treated themselves with kindness and understanding were more confident, resilient, and capable of coping with…
How Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Interventions are used for Trauma
"These results highlight that trauma-sensitive interventions could be combined with mindfulness and self-compassion interventions to address the unique presenting clinical problems of those…
Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Compassion for Others: The Role of Psychological Distress and Wellbeing
"The findings do support existing theories that link self-compassion to the ability to receive compassion from others, which is often fostered through secure attachment relationships. These…
humane Education: Building Pre-Adolescent's Empathy and Compassion Towards Animals in The Indian Context
This study investigates the impact of humane education on fostering empathy and compassion towards animals within the Indian adolescent population. It addresses the escalating concerns…
Emerging Adult Life Satisfaction and Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion and Social Support
"Fostering self-compassion and building strong support systems empowers educators and counselors to guide students through mental distress, enhancing their well-being and resilience."
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Interview with Dr. Linda Carlson
Dr. Linda Carlson holds the Enbridge Research Chair in Psychosocial Oncology, is Full Professor in Psychosocial Oncology in the Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine at the…
Interview with Dr. Sahib Khalsa
Dr. Khalsa graduated from the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Iowa, receiving M.D. and Ph.D. (neuroscience) degrees. He is currently the Director of Clinical…
Interview with Dr. Christopher Germer
Christopher Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School . He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion program with Dr. Kristin…
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Cultural Appropriation of Mindfulness
“A ppropriation is derived from the Latin word appropriare, or to make one's own, which is from the Latin root proprius, to own property, and cultural appropriation highlights the borrowing…
African American Mindfulness Researchers Make Vital Contributions
Biggers, A., Spears, C. A., Sanders, K., Ong, J., Sharp, L. K., & Gerber, B. S. (2020). Promoting mindfulness in African American communities. Mindfulness, 11, 2274-2282.
Moving Beyond the Headlines
Does the scientific content that we read always mean what it claims? As readers and often as fast-paced readers, it's unsurprising that we swiftly jump to conclusions and make confident…
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