Microlectures - Self-compassion theory

9 important questions on Microlectures - Self-compassion theory

What is a common exercise to start reflecting about self-compassion?

Think about how you would respond to a dear other and then compare this to how you would respond to yourselves (Neff)

What is the difference between self-compassion and self-care?

Self-compassion is always about responding to difficulties, which is what differentiates it from general self-care

What are common misconceptions about self-compassion and how can these be tackled?

That it is egoistic and self-indulging, but self-compassion is not about allowing yourself everything. It is about being helpful rather than harmful in the short and long term.
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To what factors is self-compassion relevant? (8)

1. Reduced distress
2. Anxiety
3. Depression
4. Self-criticism
5. Body-image distress
6. Improved well-being
7. Quality of life
8. Social connectivity

What is the main theory of Gilbert on the three emotion systems?

That there are three emotion systems (drive, threat, and soothing) and that their systems evolved when humans were exposed to threats that required an immediate response. This still works the same way even though the threat may nowadays not be physically present.

What is the relation between self-compassion and the three emotion systems?

To de-shame the emotions by explaining their functions and that everyone experiences them. In that sense, self-compassion is about evoking a sense of care and connection (soothing)

What is compassion-focused therapy (CFT) aimed at?

Strengthening the soothing system: self-soothing, but also self-activating and self-protecting is relevant

What are the dimensions of self-compassion as distinguished by Neff? (3)

1. Self-kindness (vs. self-judgment)
2. Mindfulness (vs. over-identification)
3. Common humanity (vs. isolation)

What are the main takeaways about self-compassion? (3)

1. Self-compassion is a way of relating to suffering with kindness and wise, caring action
2. Two of the main approaches to self-compassion are the one of GIlbert, and the one of Neff
3. Self-compassion can be cultivated (but is also innately present) with compassion-based training or therapy

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