Backdraft in Self-Compassion: An Overlooked Yet Vital Research Focus
Mindfulness March 1, 2024 Ru-Ying Cai
Self-compassion involves treating oneself with the same kindness, understanding, and forgiveness that one would typically offer a friend in times of suffering or adversity. While self-compassion has shown consistent benefits in research and therapy, including psychological and physical health benefits, some individuals practicing it may initially encounter adverse reactions known as...