At Balanced Minds we’re interested in compassion, and in the idea of the flows of compassion – to others, from others and to ourselves. Recent research has found that when we’re able to receive compassion from others that this is associated with a wide range of psychological benefits, including lower levels of shame and self-criticism, as well as higher wellbeing and self-worth.
But when it comes to receiving compassion to others, how able do you feel you are in doing this? When you’re going through difficulties and are feeling distress, how able do you feel to seek out and receive kindness, care and compassion from others? If you’d like to learn more about this, take our short test to find out!
Note: None of your data or responses to the questionnaire will be identifiable, stored, used or processed by us in any way
This questionnaire is based upon the Compassion Engagement and Action Scale (Gilbert et al. 2017, “The development of compassionate engagement and action scales for self and others.” Journal of Compassionate Health Care 4.1, 1-24).
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Your scores are in the LOW range
Well done for completing this questionnaire. Your scores were in the lower range, which might suggest that you might find it difficult to receive compassion from other people. Although lots of people find it difficult to receive compassion from others, we know that this is associated with lower levels of well being, self-compassion and happiness, and higher levels of shame, self-criticism and psychological distress.
If this is the case, it might be helpful to consider ways to increase your ability to receive compassion from others, and we’ve got some options that might be helpful:
– Online Self-Compassion Course: https://balancedminds.com/online-self-compassion-course/
– Compassionate Mind Training Course: https://balancedminds.com/compassionate-mind-training-8-week-course/
– The Self-Compassion App: https://balancedminds.com/the-self-compassion-app/
And of course, if you’d like to meet with one of our therapists, they are all experienced in helping people to cultivate a compassionate mind: https://balancedminds.com/book-a-therapy-session/
If you’d like to keep on learning about yourself, take a look at other questionnaires here: To take further questionnaires, take a look here: https://balancedminds.com/questionnaires/
Your scores are in the AVERAGE range
Well done for completing this questionnaire. Your scores were in the average range, which suggest that your ability to receive compassion from others is similar to people in the general population. Given that research has found that receiving compassion from others can have such a positive effect on our lives, it might be worth considering how to boost your this compassion muscle! At Balanced Minds, we’ve got some options that might be helpful:
– Online Self-Compassion Course: https://balancedminds.com/online-self-compassion-course/
– Compassionate Mind Training Course: https://balancedminds.com/compassionate-mind-training-8-week-course/
– The Self-Compassion App: https://balancedminds.com/the-self-compassion-app/
And of course, if you’d like to meet with one of our therapists, they are all experienced in helping people to cultivate a compassionate mind: https://balancedminds.com/book-a-therapy-session/
If you’d like to keep on learning about yourself, take a look at other questionnaires here: To take further questionnaires, take a look here: https://balancedminds.com/questionnaires/
Your scores are in the HIGH range
Well done for completing this questionnaire. Your scores were in the high range, which suggest that your ability to receive compassion from others is very good. Given that research has found that receiving compassion from others can have such a positive effect on our lives, it might be worth considering how to maintain this level! At Balanced Minds, we’ve got some options that might be helpful:
– Online Self-Compassion Course: https://balancedminds.com/online-self-compassion-course/
– Compassionate Mind Training Course: https://balancedminds.com/compassionate-mind-training-8-week-course/
– The Self-Compassion App: https://balancedminds.com/the-self-compassion-app/
And of course, if you’d like to meet with one of our therapists, they are all experienced in helping people to cultivate a compassionate mind: https://balancedminds.com/book-a-therapy-session/
If you’d like to keep on learning about yourself, take a look at other questionnaires here: To take further questionnaires, take a look here: https://balancedminds.com/questionnaires/
1. When I’m distressed or upset by things, other people are actively motivated to engage and work with my distress when it arises
Never Always
2. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others notice and are sensitive to my distressed feelings when they arise in me
Never Always
3. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others are emotionally moved by my distressed feelings
Never Always
4. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others tolerate my various feelings that are part of my distress
Never Always
5. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others reflect on and make sense of my feelings of distress
Never Always
6. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others are accepting, non-critical and non-judgemental of my feelings of distress
Never Always
7. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others direct their attention to what is likely to be helpful to me
Never Always
8. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others think about and come up with helpful ways for me to cope with my distres
Never Always
9. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others take the actions and do the things that will be helpful to me
Never Always
10. When I’m distressed or upset by things, others treat me with feelings of support, helpfulness and encouragement
Never Always