Self-Compassion Break is a short Kristin Neff practice comprising three core elements: Mindfulness, Common Humanity, and Self-Kindness.
Self-criticism triggers threat-defense physiology (cortisol and adrenaline). Self-compassion activates the caregiving system (oxytocin and safety signals), producing greater resilience and growth than self-attack:
“I messed up so I deserve to feel terrible and beat myself up.”
Camic guides you through the 3 steps of a self-compassion break whenever you notice self-judgment.
Neff, K.D. (2003). Self-compassion: An alternative conceptualization of a healthy attitude toward oneself. Self and Identity, 2(2), 85–101. Neff, K.D., & Germer, C.K. (2013). A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the Mindful Self-Compassion program. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 69(1), 28–44.
