Preferred Label : Self-Compassion;
MeSH definition : Being kind and understanding toward oneself in times of pain or failure, perceiving
one's own suffering as part of a larger human experience, and holding painful feelings
and thoughts in mindful awareness. (from Rev General Psychology, 15(4), 289–303. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025754
accessed 8/11/2020);
Définition CISMeF : Self-compassion is extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy,
failure, or general suffering. Kristin Neff has defined self-compassion as being composed
of three main elements – self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-kindness:
Self-compassion entails being warm towards oneself when encountering pain and personal
shortcomings, rather than ignoring them or hurting oneself with self-criticism. Common
humanity: Self-compassion also involves recognizing that suffering and personal failure
is part of the shared human experience rather than isolating. Mindfulness: Self-compassion
requires taking a balanced approach to one's negative emotions so that feelings are
neither suppressed nor exaggerated. Negative thoughts and emotions are observed with
openness, so that they are held in mindful awareness (source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-compassion).;
MeSH synonym : Self Compassion;
MeSH hyponym : Self Forgiveness;
Origin ID : D000087342;
UMLS CUI : C5544499;
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Being kind and understanding toward oneself in times of pain or failure, perceiving
one's own suffering as part of a larger human experience, and holding painful feelings
and thoughts in mindful awareness. (from Rev General Psychology, 15(4), 289–303. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025754
accessed 8/11/2020)
Self-compassion is extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy,
failure, or general suffering. Kristin Neff has defined self-compassion as being composed
of three main elements – self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-kindness:
Self-compassion entails being warm towards oneself when encountering pain and personal
shortcomings, rather than ignoring them or hurting oneself with self-criticism. Common
humanity: Self-compassion also involves recognizing that suffering and personal failure
is part of the shared human experience rather than isolating. Mindfulness: Self-compassion
requires taking a balanced approach to one's negative emotions so that feelings are
neither suppressed nor exaggerated. Negative thoughts and emotions are observed with
openness, so that they are held in mindful awareness (source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-compassion).
