The benefits of self-compassion and optimism exercises for individuals vulnerable to depression

By Leah B. Shapira, M. Mongrain. 2010

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Subfields: Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology

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Self-Compassion and Body Dissatisfaction in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Meditation Intervention (2014, background): “Because self-compassion is associated with positive mind states such as optimism, life satisfaction and gratitude (Breen et al. 2010; Neff 2003a; Neff et al. 2008; Neff et al. 2007; Shapira and Mongrain 2010), it may also enhance a sense of appreciation and respect for one’s body as it is.”
The forest and the trees: Examining the association of self-compassion and its positive and negative components with psychological functioning (2018, neutral): “…failure (Albertson, Neff, & DillShackleford, 2015; Diedrich, Hofmann, Cuijpers, & Berking, 2016; Johnson & O’Brien, 2013; Leary et al., 2007; Mosewich, Crocker, Kowalski, & DeLongis, 2013; Neff & Germer, 2013; Odou & Brinker, 2015; Shapira & Mongrain, 2010; Smeets, Neff, Alberts, & Peters, 2014).”
The science of self-compassion. (2012, methodology): “An exercise from the MSC program follows; writing a compassionate letter to oneself (see also Shapira & Mongrain, 2010).”
Development and evaluation of the positive psychology intervention for older adults (2014, background): “It is plausible that age differences may lower the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions on subjective well-being if the exercises are not custom-tailored to the recipients (Shapira & Mongrain, 2010).”
The Self-Compassion Scale is a Valid and Theoretically Coherent Measure of Self-Compassion (2016, background): “…to decrease depression, anxiety, stress, rumination, self-criticism, perfectionism, and body shame (Albertson et al. 2014; Mosewich et al. 2013; Neff and Germer 2013; Shapira and Mongrain 2010; Smeets et al. 2014); and to engender healthier physiological response to stress (Arch et al. 2014).”
Stress and Subjective Well-Being Among First Year UK Undergraduate Students (2016, positive): “This finding provides strong evidence for the value of introducing positive psychology interventions to promote optimistic thinking in students and decrease negative affect (Peters, Flink, Boersma, & Linton, 2010; Shapira & Mongrain, 2010).”
Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention. (2022, background): “A longitudinal study found that writing a self-compassionate letter to oneself over a 5-day period found not only decreased depression levels for 3 months but also increased happiness for 6 months (Shapira & Mongrain 2010).”
Strength-Based Positive Interventions: Further Evidence for Their Potential in Enhancing Well-Being and Alleviating Depression (2013, background): “The validity of the AHI has been confirmed in several studies (e.g., Schiffrin et al. 2008; Schueller and Seligman 2010; Shapira and Mongrain 2010).”
Self-Compassion and Psychological Well-being (2017, background): “For instance, people higher in trait self-compassion report feeling happier than those with lower levels (Hollis-Walker & Colosimo, 2011; Neff, Rude & Kirkpatrick, 2007; Shapira & Mongrain, 2010; Smeets et al., 2014).”
Positive psychology interventions: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies (2013, neutral): “Shapira 2010 [55]; Mongrain 2011 [53]; Sergeant 2011 [54]; Mongrain 2012 [52] Three good things, signature strengths, self-compassion, optimism, compassionate action, gratitude intervention 7, 1w 34 (11.”
What Is the Optimal Way to Deliver a Positive Activity Intervention? The Case of Writing About One’s Best Possible Selves (2012, background): “Participants who engaged in this modiﬁed BPS activity saw greater increases in happiness than a control group who wrote about early memories (Shapira and Mongrain 2010).”
The Misunderstood Schema of the Strong Black Woman: Exploring Its Mental Health Consequences and Coping Responses Among African American Women (2020, background): “Counselors can also highlight that self-compassion interventions such as writing a compassionate letter to yourself (Shapira & Mongrain, 2010) and self-compassion meditation training (Albertson, Neff, & Dill-Shackleford, 2015) have the advantage of easy accessibility (Watson et al., 2016), which…”
Positive psychology and the internet: A mental health opportunity (2010, background): “The fifth study (Shapira & Mongrain, 2010) tested the efficacy of online self-compassion (n = 63) and optimism exercises (n = 55) compared to a placebo control (n = 70).”