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Self-Compassion: Evaluation of a Psychoeducational Website
France Talbot1, Judith Thériault1, Douglas J French2
1Université de Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada.
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.
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