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Journal of Counseling Psychology: Compassion Focused Imagery Reduces Fears of Compassion Irrespective of Attathment

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The present study evaluated the efficacy of a brief compassion-focused imagery intervention for reducing fears of compassion. This study also examined whether individual differences in attachment would influence treatment effectiveness. We randomly assigned a nonclinical sample of 125 community-dwelling adults to a control group or an intervention group. Those in the intervention group completed a brief intervention involving daily compassionate imagery exercises for 1 week. Those who completed the intervention demonstrated significant reductions in fears of compassion for others, fears of compassion from others, and fears of self-compassion, irrespective of differences in attachment. These findings support the efficacy of compassion-focused imagery exercises in reducing fears of compassion across attachment patterns, suggesting their potential value for enhancing mental well-being.

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: ., January 2025

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Vol.72, No.1, p.69-79

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English

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0022-0167

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Fears of compassion
Compassion-focused therapy
Compassionate mind training,
Attachment
Individual differences

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