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Self-Compassion: Evaluation of a Psychoeducational Website

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 June 2016

France Talbot ,
Judith Thériault  and
Douglas J. French
France Talbot*
Affiliation:
Université de Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Judith Thériault
Affiliation:
Université de Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Douglas J. French
Affiliation:
Atlantic Pain Clinic, New Brunswick, Canada
*
Correspondence to France Talbot, School of Psychology, Université de Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, E1A 3E9. E-mail: france.talbot@umoncton.ca
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Abstract

Background: Low levels of self-compassion are associated with a number of mental health problems. Recent findings suggest that self-compassion can be significantly increased through traditional therapist led interventions such as Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Aims: The goal of this study was to assess the impact of a psychoeducational website modeled on MSC on measured levels of self-compassion and two related constructs: shame and rumination. Method: Participants (N = 9) were recruited from a pool of university students and employees. Single case AB protocols were used. Results: Analyses using the Critical Difference statistic revealed significant improvement in self-compassion and shame for the majority of participants, but limited changes in rumination. Conclusions: These preliminary findings suggest that self-compassion may be enhanced through the use of a psychoeducational website. It may be worthwhile to develop a structured internet-based treatment course for individuals who would not otherwise access traditional psychological services.

Keywords

Self-compassionself-helpshamerumination
Type
Brief Clinical Reports
Information
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 45 , Issue 2 , March 2017 , pp. 198 - 203
Copyright
Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2016 

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