@article{ref1,
title="Self‐compassion and PTSD symptom severity",
journal="Journal of Traumatic Stress",
year="2008",
author="Thompson, Brian L. and Waltz, Jennifer",
volume="21",
number="6",
pages="556-558",
abstract="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.<p />",
language="",
issn="0894-9867",
doi="10.1002/jts.20374",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jts.20374"
}