Nurturing self-compassionate performers
Journal article
Authors | Walton, C. C., Osborne, M. S., Gilbert, P. and Kirby, J. |
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Abstract | Performers, such as athletes, actors, dancers, and musicians, function within high pressure competitive and often hostile or critical environments. These individuals can be prone to a range of self-critical cognitions and behaviours which may make them susceptible to mental ill-health and psychological distress. Fostering and nurturing self-compassion is one approach to motivating behaviour and health which may be relevant within training and support settings. Self-compassion has been associated with a range of positive outcomes in the general community, as well as in those functioning in performance spaces, primarily sport. In this commentary, we outline why cultivation of self-compassion may be an increasingly valuable method for psychologists working with individuals from these environments, particularly within the context of a decimated industry during the global pandemic. We provide a brief overview of relevant research, before exploring practical and applied approaches (including transcripts) that can be used within therapeutic settings. |
Keywords | performers; self-critical cognitions; motivating behaviour; self-compassion |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Australian Psychologist |
Journal citation | 57 (2), pp. 1-32 |
Publisher | Routledge - Taylor and Francis |
ISSN | 1742-9544 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/00050067.2022.2033952 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00050067.2022.2033952 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 27 Feb 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 17 Jan 2022 |
Deposited | 03 Oct 2023 |
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