Self-Compassion II: The Pioneers

Self-Compassion II:
The Pioneers

This course describes the work of four pioneers who have brought the study and practice of self-compassion to the field of psychology. The current psychological interest in self-compassion can be traced to the work of three pioneers in the field, two Americans and one from England. In the United States, Kristin Neff, PhD, has been instrumental in creating and researching the new clinical niche of self-compassion. She has been aided in this endeavor, especially in the cultivation of therapeutic interventions by Christopher Germer, PhD. In Europe, the lead has been taken by Paul Gilbert, PhD, both in research and clinical applications.

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Over the past 20 years, self-compassion has emerged as one of the fastest growing and most promising areas in therapy. In psychological terms, self-compassion is most commonly defined in three parts as follows:

“Self-compassion entails being kind and understanding toward oneself in instances of pain or failure rather than being harshly self-critical; perceiving one’s experiences as part of the larger human experience rather than seeing them as isolating; holding painful thoughts and feelings in mindful awareness rather than over-identifying with them.”

- Kirstin Neff, PhD, pioneering researcher on self-compassion.