Ellen Gayda on Self-Compassion vs Emotional Detachment & Body Nurturing
Ellen Gayda on Self-Compassion vs Emotional Detachment & Body Nurturing AOC Body & Culture
A new study from researchers at the University of Arizona says that self-compassion is a key attribute in healing from the pain commonly felt by the newly divorced. The researchers concluded that a combination of kindness toward oneself, recognition of common humanity, and the ability to let painful emotions pass ‘can promote resilience and positive outcomes in the face of divorce.’
The study appears in an upcoming issue of the journal Psychological Science.
Study co-author David Sbarra said that when looking at a variety of personality traits, such as self-esteem, optimism, or ease with relationships, ‘this one characteristic — self-compassion — uniquely predicts good outcomes.’
This concept of ‘self-compassion’ is high on our radar, as I write about my recovery from a serious gym injury that has haunted me for almost two years and my good fortune of connecting with Philadelphia body psychotherapist and now good friend Elle Gayda.
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