Krasuska, M., Millings, A., Lavda, A. et al. (1 more author) (2017) Compassion focussed self-help for skin conditions in individuals with insecure attachment: A pilot evaluation of the acceptability and potential effectiveness. British Journal of Dermatology. ISSN 0007-0963
Abstract
Further research is needed to develop psychological interventions for people living with skin condition. This research letter reports on a preliminary evaluation of targeted self-helpa encompassing mindful breathing and compassionate imagery (i.e., evoking a self- compassionate mental images), with the aim of reducing skin specific related distress such as shame. The aim of this 4-week preliminary study was to investigate the usability and acceptability of self-help for people living with skin conditions, through a feedback form administered two weeks after the intervention.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Krasuska, M., Millings, A., Lavda, A.C. and Thompson, A. R. (2017), Compassion focussed self-help for skin conditions in individuals with insecure attachment: A pilot evaluation of the acceptability and potential effectiveness.British Journal of Dermatology, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.15934. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. | ||||
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield | ||||
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) | ||||
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Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield | ||||
Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2017 10:51 | ||||
Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2018 00:38 | ||||
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.15934 | ||||
Status: | Published online | ||||
Publisher: | Wiley | ||||
Refereed: | Yes | ||||
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.15934 |