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Annu Rev Psychol January 2023 PMID 35961039

Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention.

Kristin D Neff

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The overall sentiment reflects strong agreement and interest, with posts praising the article’s depth, such as calling it 'state-of-the-art' and 'must read.' Examples like the comparison to REBT and the call to practitioners demonstrate deep engagement and recognition of its impactful contributions to both research and practice.

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Most discussions highlight strong support and enthusiasm for Neff's research, emphasizing its importance and validity in advancing understanding of self-compassion.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity and appreciation for the comprehensive review, with many calling it a 'must read' and praising its thoroughness.

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Users actively reflect on concepts, relate them to personal experiences, and compare them to other theories like REBT, showing deep analytical engagement.

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The discussions suggest the article has significant influence, inspiring advocacy, influencing professional practice, and even being cited in other scholarly works.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains self-compassion as being kind and supportive to oneself during times of pain or difficulty, highlighting six key elements: increased self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness, and the reduction of self-judgment, isolation, and overidentification.
  • It reviews research showing that self-compassion helps manage distressing thoughts and emotions, promoting overall mental and physical health, and addresses misconceptions, like it being weak or selfish, by presenting evidence of its benefits.
  • The text also discusses intervention methods such as compassion-focused therapy and mindful self-compassion, addresses challenges and limitations in current research, and suggests future directions for advancing understanding in the field.]
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NKJM
@shashunsho · X

セルフコンパッションに関するレビュー　→　本のような読みやすさでした。いろいろな臨床疑問について答えてくれている気がします。 https://t.co/4QQXdxSUS2

May 28, 2023 · 16 likes · 2,513 followers View post →
Dr Martin J. Turner
@DrMJTurner · X

Anyone else see remarkable similarities between Ellis' REBT (1950s) and Neff's ideas of self-compassion (2000s)? Self-Kindness Versus Self-Judgment, Common Humanity Versus Isolation, Mindfulness Versus Over-Identification...all exist in REBT right? https://t.co/eRJLdpsuiX 1/2

Nov 14, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 4,371 followers View post →
Prof Ian D. Boardley
@mdsportex · X

Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention: https://t.co/MuCTUnOlsn

Nov 14, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,532 followers View post →
Feats of Strength & Trauma Recovery
@Feats_Strength · X

"Some people are afraid self-compassion will make them soft...However, compassion can be fierce, taking a resolute stand against harm that offers resilience in difficult circumstances." Kristin Neff's research is eye-opening, worth any survivor's time: https://t.co/qIUgPmfGsp

Mar 22, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 221 followers View post →
Dr Mustafa Sarkar
@MusSarkar · X

Comprehensive and interesting new review article by @self_compassion published in the prestigious Annual Review of Psychology: Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention. https://t.co/SZX2oYPS2j

Nov 17, 2022 · 3 likes · 7,149 followers View post →
Dr Yasuhiro Kotera
@YasuKotera · X

Honoured to be cited in Kristin Neff's new paper @self_compassion

Feb 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 816 followers View post →

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apapositivepsychology
@APAPositivePsy · X

Neff, K. D. (2023). Self-compassion: Theory, method, research, and intervention. Annual Review of Psychology, 74, 193–218. https://t.co/8ecN1Qx44C.

Nov 17, 2025 · 26 followers View post →
Rose = changing
@catandobads · X

RT @Feats_Strength: "Some people are afraid self-compassion will make them soft...However, compassion can be fierce, taking a resolute stan…

Mar 23, 2025 · 1 share · 1,143 followers View post →
Feats of Strength & Trauma Recovery
@Feats_Strength · X

"Some people are afraid self-compassion will make them soft...However, compassion can be fierce, taking a resolute stand against harm that offers resilience in difficult circumstances." Kristin Neff's research is eye-opening, worth any survivor's time: https://t.co/qIUgPmfGsp

Mar 22, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 221 followers View post →
Obesidades México
@Obesidades_mx · X

Fuente: -Neff KD. Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention. Annu Rev Psychol. 2023 Jan 18;74:193-218.

Sep 18, 2024 · 1,335 followers View post →
apapositivepsychology
@APAPositivePsy · X

Neff, K. D. (2023). Self-compassion: Theory, method, research, and intervention. Annual Review of Psychology, 74, 193-218.

Jul 13, 2024 · 25 followers View post →
Melanie Stegman, Ph.D.
@MelanieAnnS · X

Love this for everyone! https://t.co/XEC38sdzI3

Nov 10, 2023 · 1 like · 2,023 followers View post →
apapositivepsychology
@APAPositivePsy · X

Neff, K. D. (2023). Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention. Annual Review of Psychology, 74:193-217.

Nov 3, 2023 · 25 followers View post →
Unai Aso | Psicólogo Sanitario
@unaiaso · X

Neff, K. D. (2011). Self‐compassion, self‐esteem, and well‐being. Social and personality psychology compass, 5(1), 1-12. Neff, K. D. (2023). Self-compassion: Theory, method, research, and intervention. Annual review of psychology, 74, 193-218.

Aug 30, 2023 · 2,269 followers View post →
Nathan Illman
@NurseWellbeing · X

For anyone seriously interested in #selfcompassion, this thorough, state-of-the-art review by Kristen Neff (@self_compassion) is a MUST read. I recommend it to all of my nursing/midwifery colleagues working in wellbeing roles. https://t.co/lYyp0wJfZ8

Jul 28, 2023 · 282 followers View post →
Luis A. Centeno-Gándara, MD
@DrLuisACenteno1 · X

@sbkaufman @alephlove It's not an "alternative" self-esteem and self-compassion are different constructs. Self-esteem is state-like, self-compassion is trait-like. Self-esteem is for when things are going great, self-compassion for when things are going wrong. https://t.co/1Um7JYkkut

Jun 28, 2023 · 1,639 followers View post →
NKJM
@shashunsho · X

セルフコンパッションに関するレビュー　→　本のような読みやすさでした。いろいろな臨床疑問について答えてくれている気がします。 https://t.co/4QQXdxSUS2

May 28, 2023 · 16 likes · 2,513 followers View post →
Sandra Molano Msc
@smmolanop · X

https://t.co/2SLTbyk3yc "Self-compassion appears to provide greater ability to cope with stress than self-esteem does"

Mar 9, 2023 · 160 followers View post →
Dr Yasuhiro Kotera
@YasuKotera · X

Honoured to be cited in Kristin Neff's new paper @self_compassion

Feb 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 816 followers View post →
Dr. Sanjay Singh
@ss_invent · X

Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention | Annual Review of Psychology https://t.co/cGqwc3tdKJ

Jan 18, 2023 · 3,154 followers View post →
Stephen Palmer
@stephenpalmer · X

RT @DrMJTurner: Anyone else see remarkable similarities between Ellis' REBT (1950s) and Neff's ideas of self-compassion (2000s)? Self-Kindn…

Nov 18, 2022 · 2 shares · 14,098 followers View post →
ACPSEMdance
@ACPSEMdance · X

RT @mdsportex: Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention: https://t.co/MuCTUnOlsn

Nov 17, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,975 followers View post →
Dr Mustafa Sarkar
@MusSarkar · X

Comprehensive and interesting new review article by @self_compassion published in the prestigious Annual Review of Psychology: Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention. https://t.co/SZX2oYPS2j

Nov 17, 2022 · 3 likes · 7,149 followers View post →
Dr Shuge Zhang
@ZhangShuge · X

RT @mdsportex: Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention: https://t.co/MuCTUnOlsn

Nov 15, 2022 · 2 shares · 120 followers View post →
Shannon
@_shannonbeer · X

RT @DrMJTurner: Anyone else see remarkable similarities between Ellis' REBT (1950s) and Neff's ideas of self-compassion (2000s)? Self-Kindn…

Nov 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 298 followers View post →
Dr Martin J. Turner
@DrMJTurner · X

Anyone else see remarkable similarities between Ellis' REBT (1950s) and Neff's ideas of self-compassion (2000s)? Self-Kindness Versus Self-Judgment, Common Humanity Versus Isolation, Mindfulness Versus Over-Identification...all exist in REBT right? https://t.co/eRJLdpsuiX 1/2

Nov 14, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 4,371 followers View post →
Prof Ian D. Boardley
@mdsportex · X

Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention: https://t.co/MuCTUnOlsn

Nov 14, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,532 followers View post →