Abstract
Self-compassion it not a new concept; it has been embedded in Buddhist philosophy and meditation and practiced for over 2500 years. However, during the last two decades there has been pioneering work undertaken that demonstrates having the ability to give yourself self-compassion can reduce levels of anxiety, stress and depression. This online blog discusses the emerging evidence and givessome review examples were the target populations of veterans, nurses and midwivews, parents and families have been reported to have benefited from practicing self-compassion.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Type | Blog |
| Media of output | Website |
| Publisher | Emerald |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Place of Publication | Leeds |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Mar 2023 |
Keywords
- self-compassion
- health
- wellbeing
- mental health
- self-kindeness
- self-worth