Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: What is compassion? The authors review existing literature on the definition and measurement of compassion to offer guidance on how we might best … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: Adolescent neighborhood quality predicts social vigilance in adulthood Parents of 12-year-olds (on average) from a range of socioeconomic statuses rated the quality of … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: The first randomized controlled study of a self-compassion intervention in a Japanese sample Shame and self-compassion may function differently in collectivist cultures. However, … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: Self-critical perfectionism predicts less empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard from therapists The Rogerian conditions of empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard predict … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: Experiential acceptance and common humanity are related to increased telomere length in experienced meditators Telomeres are sections of DNA at the end of … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: Imagined touch may reduce pain perception and increase exploration Two studies examined whether imagining being touched by a romantic partner in a supportive … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: At ACT with Compassion, we aim to help people to form warmer, more secure relationships with themselves (e.g., via increased self-compassion) and with … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: Prosocial behavior mitigates the relationship between stress and health and mood difficulties When you think of a typical stress response, what is the … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: New software suggests that altering the emotional tone in a recording can affect people’s emotional state The authors of this study created a … Read more
Every month, we scour the scientific literature for interesting studies that have practical implications for therapists working with shame, self-criticism, or compassion. Below are a few of our favorites for this month: Doubt Yourself as a Therapist? Great! (As Long as You Love Yourself) Do these items ever describe you as a therapist? Lacking in … Read more