title: The transdiagnostic phenomenon of self-criticism.
abstract: Three interventions used to assist highly self-critical patients develop self-compassion are described and illustrated with case material. Theoretical background, assumed mechanism of change, and research evidence for each intervention is presented.
authors.affiliation: University of Bergen.
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schanche
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004644:Emotions; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012649:Self Concept; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012917:Social Adjustment