The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Compassionate Imagery Program on Self-Compassionate and Psychological Well-being, Depression of College Students. Compassionate Imagery Program, consisting 8 sessions, based on Compassionate ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Compassionate Imagery Program on Self-Compassionate and Psychological Well-being, Depression of College Students. Compassionate Imagery Program, consisting 8 sessions, based on Compassionate Focused Therapy(2010) of Gilbert and Guided Imagery. The SCS for Self-Compassion level and PWBS for Psychological well-being level, Social connectedness scale, Self-esteem scale were used as inventory tool. The results showed increase in self-compassion, psychological well-being, Social Connectedness. There was also a significant reduction in depression. Although using small numbers, the study suggest that Compassionate Imagery Program can be useful way of improving compassion, well-being and reducing depression, negative though for self.