The persistence of self-directed stigma is an issue that affects many individuals around the world. It can be defined as when someone feels shame or embarrassment about their own behavior, thoughts,...
What strategies are most effective for maintaining spiritual resilience amidst religious microaggressions?
The increasing prevalence of religious microaggressions has made it imperative to explore...
LGBTQ individuals often experience feelings of moralized guilt, shame, and internalized homophobia that can be difficult to overcome. These feelings may stem from societal stigma, personal...
Photographing one's body can be a powerful way to explore and appreciate one's physical form, but it also has the potential to impact one's relationship with self-compassion and embodiment. By...
Learning from Mistakes Can Transform Shame to Autonomy and Emotional Maturity
Sexual "mistakes" are common experiences that involve embarrassment, fear, or guilt due to something you've done or...
Research suggests that resilience, self-compassion, and supportive feedback can have significant effects on one's level of sexual confidence and relational behaviors. Resilience is defined as an...
The topic of this article is "What role do resilience, self-compassion, and supportive feedback play in mitigating the effects of body image criticism on sexual confidence?" Body image criticism can...
Self-compassion plays an important role in addressing sexual difficulties because it allows individuals to approach their issues with kindness and understanding rather than harsh criticism. When...
Self-compassion refers to the act of treating oneself with kindness and understanding during difficult times, recognizing one's own flaws and limitations, and offering oneself support rather than...
Self-Compassion and Adolescent Relationships
Adolescence is a crucial stage in human development when individuals establish their sense of identity and prepare for adulthood. As such, it is an age...