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Part I: Conceptualisations and Research. Gilbert, Introduction and Outline. Gilbert, Compassion and Cruelty: A Biopsychosocial Approach. Wang, A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Research Related to the Physiology of Compassion and the Wisdom of Buddhist Teachings. Gillath, Shaver, Mikulincer, An Attachment-theoretical Approach to Compassion and Altruism. Bierhoff, The Psychology of Compassion and Prosocial Behaviour. Worthington Jr., O' Connor, Berry, Sharp, Murray, Yi, Compassion and Forgiveness: Implications for Psychotherapy. Part II: Compassion and Use in Psychotherapy. Leahy, A Social-cognitive Model of Validation. Rinpoche, Mullen, The Buddhist Use of Compassionate Imagery in Mind Healing. Allen, Knight, Mindfulness, Compassion for Self, and Compassion for Others: Implications for Understanding the Psychopathology and Treatment of Depression. Gilbert, Irons, Focused Therapies and Compassionate Mind Training for Shame and Self-attacking. Lee, The Perfect Nurturer: A Model to Develop a Compassionate Mind Within the Context of Cognitive Therapy. Hackman, Compassionate Imagery in the Treatment of Early Memories in Axis I Anxiety Disorders. Bates, The Expression of Compassion in Group Cognitive Therapy.

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“Growing evidence supports that shame is highly linked to selfcriticism (Gilbert, 2005).”
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A New Therapeutic Community: Development of a Compassion‐Focussed and Contextual Behavioural Environment
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Schema Therapy in Historical Perspective
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“Our ability to experience compassion for others probably matures along with our capacity for empathy and sympathy (Gilbert, 2005; Hoffman, 1975).”
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From Mindfulness to Personal Recovery: the Mediating Roles of Self-Warmth, Psychological Flexibility, and Valued Living
Mak, W. W. S., Chio, F. H. N., Chong, K. S. C., & Law, R. W. (2021) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-020-01568-3 · Cited by 30
“In addition, similar to previous studies that showed the distinct physiological processes between selfwarmth and self-coldness, as well as the more robust association of self-warmth on positive psychological outcomes than self-coldness (Gilbert 2005; Brenner et al. 2018; Phillips and Ferguson 2013), the present study…”
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Self-compassion among social workers
Jay Miller, J., Lee, J., Shalash, N., & Poklembova, Z. (2020) · Journal of Social Work · doi:10.1177/1468017319829404 · Cited by 25
“…behavioral therapy (Linehan, 1993), acceptance and commitment therapy (Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999), mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy (Segal, Williams, & Teasdale, 2002), and compassion focused therapy (Gilbert, 2005, 2010) represent this trend is now at the forefront of clinical treatment.”
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Hiding in plain sight: The distinct importance of low-arousal positive affect
McManus, M. D., Nakamura, J., & Siegel, J. T. (2024) · Motivation and Emotion · doi:10.1007/s11031-024-10062-5 · Cited by 30
The Relations Between Self-Compassion, Self-Coldness, and Psychological Functioning Among North American and Hong Kong College Students
Fung, J. J., Chen, G. L., Kim, J. J., & Lo, T. T. Y. (2021) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-021-01670-0 · Cited by 28
“Gilbert (2005) proposed that two separate processing systems are involved when one is faced with interpersonal challenges.”
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The Effectiveness of Self-Esteem-Related Interventions in Reducing Suicidal Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dat, N. T., Mitsui, N., Asakura, S., Takanobu, K., Fujii, Y., Toyoshima, K., Kako, Y., & Kusumi, I. (2022) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2022.925423 · Cited by 28
What Do (and Don’t) We Know About Self-Compassion? Trends and Issues in Theory, Mechanisms, and Outcomes
Jane, E., Serlachius, A. S., Kirby, J. N., & Consedine, N. S. (2023) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-023-02222-4 · Cited by 37
“Although there are several theoretical models of self-compassion (Gilbert, 2005, 2017; Neff, 2003) and ongoing discussions around how to best conceptualize the construct (e.g., Ferrari et al., 2022; Khoury, 2019; Muris & Otgaar, 2020; Neff, 2022), measurement is a different matter.”
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Introduction: Where New and Old Paths to Dealing with Suffering Meet
Didonna, F. (2008) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-0-387-09593-6_1 · Cited by 25
Mindfulness moments for clinicians in the midst of a pandemic
Hedderman, E., O’Doherty, V., & O’Connor, S. (2020) · Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine · doi:10.1017/ipm.2020.59 · Cited by 25
Working with guilt and shame
Clark, A. (2012) · Advances in Psychiatric Treatment · doi:10.1192/apt.bp.110.008326 · Cited by 25
Self-Compassion and Compassion Towards One's Partner Mediate the Negative Association Between Insecure Attachment and Relationship Quality
Bolt, O. C., Jones, F. W., Rudaz, M., Ledermann, T., & Irons, C. (2019) · Journal of Relationships Research · doi:10.1017/jrr.2019.17 · Cited by 25
Depression in people with skin conditions: The effects of disgust and self‐compassion
Clarke, E. N., Thompson, A. R., & Norman, P. E. (2020) · British Journal of Health Psychology · doi:10.1111/bjhp.12421 · Cited by 33
“The soothing/ contentment system is also a positive affect regulation system, but one that includes feelings of calm, safeness, and contentment (Gilbert, 2005, 2009a).”
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Striving to Avoid Inferiority and Procrastination among University Students: The Mediating Roles of Stress and Self-Control
To, P. Y. L., Lo, B. C. Y., Ng, T. K., Wong, B. P., & Choi, A. W. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18115570 · Cited by 28
Resilience, self-compassion, and indices of psychological wellbeing: a not so simple set of relationships
Bag, S. D., Kilby, C. J., Kent, J. N., Brooker, J., & Sherman, K. A. (2022) · Australian Psychologist · doi:10.1080/00050067.2022.2089543 · Cited by 24
“However, self-compassion may better serve to minimise the experience of negative affective, rather than to promote more positive affective states (Gilbert, 2005, 2009).”
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The Impact of Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance on Weight-Related Affect and Well-Being in Participants of a Commercial Weight Management Programme
Duarte, C., Stubbs, R. J., Pinto‐Gouveia, J., Matos, M., Gale, C., Morris, L., & Gilbert, P. (2017) · Obesity Facts · doi:10.1159/000454834 · Cited by 27
Single‐session Comprehend, Cope, and Connect intervention in acute and crisis psychology: A feasibility and acceptability study
Bullock, J., Whiteley, C., Moakes, K., et al. (2020) · Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy · doi:10.1002/cpp.2505 · Cited by 24
Neurogenetic Mechanisms of Self-Compassionate Mindfulness: the Role of Oxytocin-Receptor Genes
Wang, Y., Fan, L., Zhu, Y., Yang, J., Wang, C., Gu, L., Zhong, S., Huang, Y., Xie, X., Zhou, H., et al. (2019) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-019-01141-7 · Cited by 26
“According to the emotion regulation system (Gilbert and Irons 2005; Gilbert 2009), self-compassion is thought to originate from the self-soothing system, which is responsible for attachment, affiliation, and feelings such as peace, calm, and safety and is also closely related to certain hormones in the brain such as o…”
Soothe ourselves in times of need: A qualitative exploration of how the feeling of ‘soothe’ is understood and experienced in everyday life
Michelle, M. C. L., Schwannauer, M., & Chan, S. W. Y. (2019) · Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice · doi:10.1111/papt.12245 · Cited by 22
“According to this review (Kirby, 2016), the most empirically investigated compassion-based intervention is compassion-focused therapy (CFT; Gilbert, 2005).”
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Shame and Avoidance in Trauma
Vliet, K. J. V. (2010) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-5722-1_11 · Cited by 23
An investigation into the experience of self‐conscious emotions in individuals with bipolar disorder, unipolar depression and non‐psychiatric controls
Highfield, J. A., Markham, D., Skinner, M., & Neal, A. (2009) · Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy · doi:10.1002/cpp.674 · Cited by 23
Students' perceptions of digital narratives of compassionate care
Waugh, A., & Donaldson, J. (2016) · Nurse Education in Practice · doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2016.01.008 · Cited by 23
“Compassion is actualised in the disadvantaging of oneself for the benefit of another (Gilbert, 2005; Goetz et al., 2010).”
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Health Practitioners and the Directive Towards Compassionate Healthcare in the UK: Exploring the Need to Educate Health Practitioners on How to be Self-Compassionate and Mindful Alongside Mandating Compassion Towards Patients
Egan, H. H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. A. (2016) · Health Professions Education · doi:10.1016/j.hpe.2016.09.002 · Cited by 22
“Compassion has been associated with, or has been described as, being inclusive of other elements in psychological science, such as sympathy, empathy, selflessness, altruism and kindness.(8) Emphasizing compassion can lead healthcare professionals into the path of decentering from the self, where it is not all about ‘m…”
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The Modum-ED Trial Protocol: Comparing Compassion-Focused Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Eating Disorders With and Without Childhood Trauma: Protocol of a Randomized Trial
Vrabel, K. R., Wampold, B. E., Quintana, D. S., Goss, K., Waller, G., & Hoffart, A. (2019) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01638 · Cited by 23
Suicide prevention: are we doing enough?
Cole‐King, A., Parker, V., Williams, H. L., & Platt, S. D. (2013) · Advances in Psychiatric Treatment · doi:10.1192/apt.bp.110.008789 · Cited by 23

Venue: Routledge eBooks
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005-07-05
DOI: 10.4324/9780203003459
OpenAlex: W1555010103
Cited by: 1,041
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FWCI: 17.24
Type: book
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Routledge eBooks (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Forgiveness and Related Behaviors
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Keywords: compassion, altruism, attachment theory, prosocial behavior, forgiveness, psychotherapy, Buddhist compassion, mindfulness, compassion for others, depression, shame, compassionate mind training, early memories, anxiety disorders, group cognitive therapy

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