Mindful self-compassion for chaplains and aged care workers. Issue 3 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stevens, Bruce A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging. Volume 28:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 255
• Page End: 263
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Carers -- mindfulness -- self-care -- self-compassion; Church work with older people -- Periodicals; Older people -- Religious life -- Periodicals; Older people -- Psychology -- Periodicals; Older people -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 261.8
• DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2015.1132490
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1552-8030

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Self-compassion is essential for psychological well-being. It is also an important starting point for chaplains and carers of the aged or of anyone in a dependent relationship. Mindful self-compassion is a "3rd wave" cognitive behavioural therapy that does not try to change symptoms but encourages a shift in attitudes—in this case with ourselves. The work of Kristen Neff is outlined with her three principles to achieve self-compassion. The psychoanalytic concept of "hate in the counter-transference" illustrates the difficulties of being a carer in a dependent relationship. Theological implications are discussed with a consideration of whether God actually likes us.