A Pilot Study and Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindful Self‐Compassion Program

Journal of Clinical Psychology - Tập 69 Số 1 - Trang 28-44 - 2013
Kristin D. Neff1, Christopher K. Germer2
1University of Texas at Austin#TAB#
2Harvard Medical School

Tóm tắt

Objectives

The aim of these two studies was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindful Self‐Compassion (MSC) program, an 8‐week workshop designed to train people to be more self‐compassionate.

Methods

Study 1 was a pilot study that examined change scores in self‐compassion, mindfulness, and various wellbeing outcomes among community adults (N = 21; mean [M] age = 51.26, 95% female). Study 2 was a randomized controlled trial that compared a treatment group (N = 25; M age = 51.21; 78% female) with a waitlist control group (N = 27; M age = 49.11; 82% female).

Results

Study 1 found significant pre/post gains in self‐compassion, mindfulness, and various wellbeing outcomes. Study 2 found that compared with the control group, intervention participants reported significantly larger increases in self‐compassion, mindfulness, and wellbeing. Gains were maintained at 6‐month and 1‐year follow‐ups.

Conclusions

The MSC program appears to be effective at enhancing self‐compassion, mindfulness, and wellbeing.

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