Self-Compassion: Evaluation of a Psychoeducational Website.
BACKGROUND
Low levels of self-compassion are associated with a number of mental health problems. Recent findings suggest that self-compassion can be significantly increased through traditional therapist led interventions such as Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC).


OBJECTIVE
The goal of this study was to assess the impact of a psychoeducational website modeled on MSC on measured levels of self-compassion and two related constructs: shame and rumination.


METHODS
Participants (N = 9) were recruited from a pool of university students and employees. Single case AB protocols were used.


RESULTS
Analyses using the Critical Difference statistic revealed significant improvement in self-compassion and shame for the majority of participants, but limited changes in rumination.


CONCLUSIONS
These preliminary findings suggest that self-compassion may be enhanced through the use of a psychoeducational website. It may be worthwhile to develop a structured internet-based treatment course for individuals who would not otherwise access traditional psychological services.
Université de Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada.
France
F
Talbot
Université de Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada.
Judith
J
Thériault
Atlantic Pain Clinic,New Brunswick,Canada.
Douglas J
DJ
French
D000328:Adult; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D064866:Mindfulness / Q000379:methods*; D000072638:Patient Portals; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012649:Self Concept; D012752:Shame; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*
Self-compassion; rumination; self-help; shame