What is Self-Compassion?

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This handout defines self-compassion as an internal attitude of kindness and care directed toward oneself, distinguishing it from self-criticism. It explains the psychological mechanisms behind self-compassion, including its role in activating the soothe system to calm threat and drive responses. The resource addresses barriers to practicing self-compassion, such as early life experiences and negative beliefs, and points readers to a companion workbook for further development.

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@misc{allodium:bee59fe26c784e78,
  title = {What is Self-Compassion?},
  organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
  url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Self-Compassion/Information-Sheets/Info-What-is-Self-Compassion.pdf}
}

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What is Self-Compassion?. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Self-Compassion/Information-Sheets/Info-What-is-Self-Compassion.pdf

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