Self-compassion entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or punishing ourselves with self-criticism. Self-compassion also requires taking a balanced approach to our negative emotions so that feelings are neither suppressed nor exaggerated. This equilibrated stance stems from the process of relating personal experiences to those of others who are also suffering, thus putting our own situation into a larger perspective. It also stems from the willingness to observe our negative thoughts and emotions with openness and clarity, so that they are held in mindful awareness rather than overidentifying with them.

Self-Compassion

- Empathy fatigue or empathic distress refers to the cognitive and physical consequences of consistently working with patients who are experiencing intense psychological and or physical trauma  
- Common in populations such as healthcare workers, therapists, counselors, first responders, hospice workers etc.

Empathy Fatigue or Empathic Distress

Although mindfulness interventions are commonly thought of as a treatment solely for mental and psychological illness, various mindfulness interventions have been used in physical rehabilitation.

Mindfulness in Physical Rehabilitation 

The individual's perception of their position in life. This is within the context of the person's culture and value systems and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. It incorporates an individual's physical health, psychological state, independence, social relationships, personal beliefs, and relationship with the enviornment.

Quality of Life

A goal of mindfulness is to release or let go of negative energy which contributes to achieving the other goals but also serves as a goal in of itself as negative energy can greatly impact mental and bodily health. Release of negative energy increases the ability to keep the mind present, healthier thinking, and a healthier body. 

Releasing Negative Energy 

- Increase self-compassion
- Combat empathy fatigue
- Assist people in managing physical symptoms
- To improve quality of life 
- Release Negative Energy

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While the term originates in Buddhism, the concept of mindfulness has grown to describe a general state of consciousness in which a person is more aware and accepting of their physical senses and thoughts in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness is believed to help alleviate mental suffering.

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Neff, K. D., Knox, M. C., Long, P., & Gregory, K. (2020). Caring for others without losing yourself: An adaptation of the Mindful Self‐Compassion Program for Healthcare Communities. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(9), 1543–1562. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23007 

Self-Compassion Interventions for Healthcare Workers

Fabrizio, D. (ed.). (2009). Clinical handbook of mindfulness. Springer. 

Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness

There’s convergence between ASMR, transliminality, body consciousness, and unusual experiences, and divergence between ASMR and mindfulness.

ASMR and Consciousness Correlates

Mindfulness References

Goals and Benefits of Mindfulness

More can be learned about the concept of Mindfulness by understanding how it relates and can be applied to other concepts, particularly within Psychology but not excluding other areas of discovery. 

Cross-Disciplinary Applications of Mindfulness

Mindfulness Interventions refer to therapeutic approaches grounded in mindfulness to create a structured, replicable program. 

Mindfulness Interventions

- Anxiety
- Current depression
- Depression relapse risk
- Stress
- Chronic pain
- Emotional distress
- Parkinson's Disease
- High blood pressure
- Sleep problems
- Psychopathy
- Antisocial Behavior
- Antisocial Personality Disorder

Conditions Mindfulness Can Help Alleviate/Treat

- Therapeutic mindfulness
- Mindfulness meditation
- Mindfulness education
- Mindful yoga
- ASMR and Mindfulness

Applications of Mindfulness

- Metacognitive Practice
- Mindful Metacognition
- Mindful Attention
- Trait/Dispositional Mindfulness
- Intentional Mindfulness
- Contemplative practices

Alternate Definitions of Mindfulness

- Everyday mindfulness
- Formal mindfulness practice
- Mindfulness Apps and Online Services

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