✍ Scribed by Brian L. Thompson; Jennifer Waltz
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Neff's (2003a, 2003b) notion of self‐compassion emphasizes kindness towards one's self, a feeling of connectedness with others, and mindful awareness of distressing experiences. Because exposure to trauma and subsequent posttraumatic stress symptoms (PSS) may be associated with self‐criticism and avoidance of internal experiences, the authors examined the relationship between self‐compassion and PSS. Out of a sample of 210 university students, 100 endorsed experiencing a Criterion A trauma. Avoidance symptoms significantly correlated with self‐compassion, but reexperiencing and hyperarousal did not. Individuals high in self‐compassion may engage in less avoidance strategies following trauma exposure, allowing for a natural exposure process.
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