Self-Compassion and Self-Control Amongst Recovering Addicts

Self-Compassion Amongst Clients with Problematic Alcohol Use

Self-compassion is a topic of growing research interest and is represented by six facets including selfkindness, self-judgement, mindfulness, over-identification, common humanity and isolation. Recent research interest has begun to examine the use of self-focused compassion and mindfulness as a way of alleviating the distress associated with psychological disorders. Little research exists to ex...

The Role of Self-Control, Emotions, and Self-Compassion in the Prediction of Addiction Readiness

Objective: The present study aimed to predict addiction readiness in students based on self-control, emotions, and self-compassion. Method: The method of this research was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population included all students of Tehran universities who were studying in 2020-2021. Among them, 279 people were selected using convenience sampling method and responded to the ad...

The mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between attachment styles and self-control

Owning the high capacity of self-control is an actively adaptive quality that enables people to live in a healthier and happier way. Self-control leads to positive outcomes like a healthier lifestyle, better financial situations, and better interpersonal relationships. In contrast, not having enough power of self-control can lead to adverse outcomes like having damaging behaviors. Hence, the pr...

Self-compassion, self-regulation, and health

Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, and Well-Being

This article focuses on the construct of self-compassion and how it differs from self-esteem. First, it discusses the fact that while self-esteem is related to psychological well-being, the pursuit of high self-esteem can be problematic. Next it presents another way to feel good about oneself: selfcompassion. Self-compassion entails treating oneself with kindness, recognizing one’s shared human...