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1 online resource (xxiii, 457 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and color) |
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Mindfulness in behavioral health, 2195-9587 |
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Mindfulness in behavioral health, 2195-9587
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| Contents |
Section 1. Foundational issues of self-compassion -- Chapter 1. The theory and study of self-compassion -- Chapter 2. Self-compassion as an alternative to self-esteem -- Chapter 3. Self-compassion and mindfulness -- Chapter 4. Self-compassion as an evolved social mentality -- Section 2. Self-compassion across the lifespan -- Chapter 5. The origins of self-compassion -- Chapter 6. Self-compassion during childhood and adolescence -- Chapter 7. Self-compassion and positive aging -- Section 3. Contextual issues and self-compassion -- Chapter 8. Culture and self-compassion -- Chapter 9. Gender and self-compassion -- Chapter 10. Self-compassion and LGBTQI populations -- Section 4. Self-compassion and well-being -- Chapter 11. The ABCs of self-compassion -- Chapter 12. Self-compassion and chronic pain -- Chapter 13. Self-compassion and resilience -- Chapter 14. Self-compassion and body image -- Chapter 15. Self-compassion in positive psychology -- Section 5. Self-compassion and motivation -- Chapter 16. Self-compassion and motivation -- Chapter 17. Academic motivation, resourcefulness, and self-regulation: the role of self-compassion -- Chapter 18. Self-compassion and professional athletes -- Section 6. Self-compassion in relationships -- Chapter 19. Self-compassion for Caregivers -- Chapter 20. Self-compassion and interpersonal concerns -- Chapter 21. Self-compassion and parenting -- Section 7. The physiological and health correlates of self-compassion -- Chapter 22. The neuroscience of self-compassion -- Chapter 23. The psychophysiology of self-compassion -- Chapter 24. Self-compassion and health -- Chapter 25. Self-compassion and chronic illness -- Section 8. Self-compassion in clinical contexts -- Chapter 26. Self-compassion and eating disorders -- Chapter 27. Self-compassion, depression and anxiety -- Chapter 28. Self-compassion and maladaptive perfectionism -- Chapter 29. Self-compassion and trauma -- Chapter 30. Self-compassion, nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal ideation -- Chapter 31. Self-compassion in therapy -- Section 9. Cultivating self-compassion -- Chapter 32. The mindful self-compassion program -- Chapter 33. Compassion-focused therapy -- Chapter 34. Digital health and virtual reality: new directions in self-compassion intervention research -- Chapter 35. Underpinnings and outcomes of different training programs impacting self-compassion: a house with many doors. |
| Summary |
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 first section addresses the foundational issues of self-compassion, including its relationship to self-esteem and mindfulness. Taking a lifespan perspective, the second section of the book 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. Key areas of coverage include: The meaning of self-compassion for gender and sexuality minority groups. The cultivation of self-compassion among young people The use of interventions to promote self-compassion. The role of compassion-based interventions in clinical contexts. Important insights for using self-compassion-based interventions in practice. The Handbook of Self Compassion is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and other practitioners in psychology, complementary and alternative medicine, and social work as well as all interrelated research disciplines and clinical practices |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Mindfulness (Psychology)
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Well-being.
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Mental health.
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comfort (sensation)
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Mental health
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Mindfulness (Psychology)
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Well-being
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Finlay-Jones, Amy, editor
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Bluth, Karen, editor
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Neff, Kristin, editor
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| ISBN |
9783031223488 |
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3031223489 |
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