Self-Compassion: Evaluation of a Psychoeducational Website. Issue 2 (15th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Talbot, France; Thériault, Judith; French, Douglas J.
• Is Part Of: Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. Volume 45:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 198
• Page End: 203
• Publication Date: 2016-06-15
• Subjects: Self-compassion, -- self-help, -- shame, -- rumination; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S1352465816000230
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1352-4658

Abstract

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.