Self-Compassion Interventions and Psychosocial Outcomes: a Meta-Analysis of RCTs

Online self-compassion training to improve the wellbeing of youth with chronic medical conditions: protocol for a randomised control trial

“…The intervention approach is based on a self-regulation model of CMCs, which highlights the importance of cognitive, emotional and behavioural self-regulation for supporting selfmanagement and optimising physical and mental wellbeing [38]. The four-week SCO-CMC program is a modified version of the online self-compassion training program described in Finlay-Jones et al [24], and was adapted following review and consultation with a YRG comprising of eight [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] year olds living with at least one chronic condition.…”

“…In addition to gathering preliminary data on the efficacy of this program for improving self-compassion and wellbeing-related outcomes among the target group, the proposed study will also gather valuable data on program engagement and experiences in the program among the target group. This is important given that a recent systematic review noted a lack of data regarding the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of self-compassion interventions for younger populations [22]. Additionally, previous studies of online mindfulness-based interventions have highlighted the need for a better understanding of how people engage in such interventions [4].…”

Self‐compassion as an applicable intervention target for family carers of older adults: A conceptual commentary

“…Interventional research conducted across the lifespan has shown self‐compassion to be positively associated with psychological well‐being and negatively associated with mental ill health . Specifically, targeted self‐compassion interventions have been found particularly effective in the treatment of eating difficulties and rumination (large effects), as well as having positive effects on depression, stress, anxiety, self‐criticism, self‐compassion, mindfulness, positive and negative affect, and life satisfaction (moderate to small effects) . Self‐compassion has also been implicated in the aetiology of suicidality, with higher levels of self‐compassion associated with lower levels of self‐harm and suicidal ideation .…”

“…Within a rapidly growing body of research conducted with various clinical, subclinical, and general populations, self-compassion has emerged as a potentially healthy way of managing stress. 2,53 Whereas traditionally understood as a dispositional trait, self-compassion has also been shown to be a modifiable skill that can be taught and developed 43 and which can activate positive emotions 55 and provide adaptive protection against the development of psychopathology. 56 Interventional research conducted across the lifespan has shown self-compassion to be positively associated with psychological wellbeing 56,57 and negatively associated with mental ill health.…”

“…53,57,58 Specifically, targeted self-compassion interventions have been found particularly effective in the treatment of eating difficulties and rumination (large effects), as well as having positive effects on depression, stress, anxiety, self-criticism, self-compassion, mindfulness, positive and negative affect, and life satisfaction (moderate to small effects). 2 Self-compassion has also been implicated in the aetiology of suicidality, with higher levels of self-compassion associated with lower levels of self-harm and suicidal ideation. 59 More recently, studies have also begun to explore the potential of self-compassion in the stressmanagement process of various formal health care professionals.…”