Handbook of Self-Compassion (Mindfulness in Behavioral Health)

This handbook examines contemporary issues in self-compassion science and practice. It describes advances in the conceptualization and measurement of self-compassion as well as current evidence from cross-sectional and experimental research. The volume addresses the foundational issues of self-compassion, including its relationship to self-esteem and mindfulness. In addition, it considers the developmental origins of self-compassion and its relevance across the life course, including among adolescents and older adults. The handbook explores the role of self-compassion in promoting well-being and resilience and addresses new frontiers in self-compassion research, such as the neural underpinnings and psychophysiology of compassionate self-regulation_x000d_
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The meaning of self-compassion for gender and sexuality minority groups._x000d_
The cultivation of self-compassion among young people._x000d_
The use of interventions to promote self-compassion._x000d_
The role of compassion-based interventions in clinical contexts._x000d_
Important insights for using self-compassion-based interventions in practice.