At Balanced Minds we’re interested in compassion, and in particular, self-compassion. There’s lots of research now showing that people who have higher levels of self-compassion have lower levels of shame, self-criticism, depression and anxiety, and higher levels of wellbeing and happiness.
But do you have a sense of how self-compassionate your are? 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 have lower levels of self-compassion. If this is the case, it might be helpful to consider ways to increase your self-compassion, 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 might suggest that your level of self-compassion is similar to people in the general population. Given that self-compassion can have such a positive effect on our lives, it might be worth considering how to boost your self-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 higher range, which suggests your level of self-compassion is in a healthy state! Just like with fitness though, it might be useful to consider how to maintain your compassionate mind. If that sounds helpful, 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 strengthen their compassionate minds: 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, I am motivated to engage and work with my distress when it arises
Never Always
2. When I’m distressed or upset by things, I notice, and am sensitive to my distressed feelings when they arise in me
Never Always
3. When I’m distressed or upset by things I am emotionally moved by my distressed feelings or situations
Never Always
4. When I’m distressed or upset by things I tolerate the various feelings that are part of my distress
Never Always
5. When I’m distressed or upset by things, I reflect on and make sense of my feelings of distress
Never Always
6. When I’m distressed or upset by things, I am accepting, non-critical and non-judgemental of my feelings of distress
Never Always
7. When I’m distressed or upset by things, I direct my attention to what is likely to be helpful to me
Never Always
8. When I’m distressed or upset by things, I think about and come up with helpful ways to cope with my distress
Never Always
9. When I’m distressed or upset by things, I take the actions and do the things that will be helpful to me
Never Always
10. When I’m distressed or upset by things, I create inner feelings of support, helpfulness and encouragement
Never Always