{"id":7280,"date":"2025-10-09T15:35:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/?post_type=infotheek&#038;p=7280"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:57:09","slug":"the-importance-of-self-compassion","status":"publish","type":"infotheek","link":"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/en\/infotheek\/het-belang-van-zelfcompassie-bij-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of self-compassion in trauma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7280\" class=\"elementor elementor-7280\" data-elementor-post-type=\"infotheek\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43009f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"43009f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42efe5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f42efe5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b90a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35b90a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is self-compassion?<\/h2><p>Self-compassion means treating yourself the way you would treat a friend or loved one. Instead of condemning or punishing yourself when you experience pain or difficulties, you are kind to yourself and offer support. This is different from compassion. Self-compassion is primarily an active attitude of kindness towards yourself.<\/p><p>Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the research of self-compassion, describes three building blocks:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Self-pity<\/strong>Being gentle and understanding towards yourself instead of being harsh and critical.<\/li><li><strong>Shared humanity<\/strong>realize that suffering and failure are part of being human, and that you are not alone in them.<\/li><li><strong>Mindfulness<\/strong>Recognizing emotions and thoughts without ignoring, exaggerating, or suppressing them.<\/li><\/ul><p>In practice, this means that you are understanding yourself when you are having difficulties, accepting that suffering is an inevitable part of life, and that you are facing your own emotions without judgment.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab088a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ab088a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/bibliotheek\/zelfcompassie\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4508a11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4508a11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a28804 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a28804\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c646f71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c646f71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Book recommendation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-086c578 e-transform elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"086c578\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateX_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:15,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-15,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-book\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M448 360V24c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24H96C43 0 0 43 0 96v320c0 53 43 96 96 96h328c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24v-16c0-7.5-3.5-14.3-8.9-18.7-4.2-15.4-4.2-59.3 0-74.7 5.4-4.3 8.9-11.1 8.9-18.6zM128 134c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm0 64c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm253.4 250H96c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32 0-17.6 14.4-32 32-32h285.4c-1.9 17.1-1.9 46.9 0 64z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4406d91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4406d91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a74c85d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a74c85d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ac5db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38ac5db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self-compassion - Kristin Neff<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bccc264 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bccc264\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>The proven power of self-love<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-504507a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"504507a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53cd977 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53cd977\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zelfcompassie-kristin-neff.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7296\" alt=\"self-compassion kristin neff\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zelfcompassie-kristin-neff.jpg 532w, https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zelfcompassie-kristin-neff-190x300.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92973a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92973a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Trauma and self-compassion<\/h2><p>If you are struggling with trauma, self-compassion can feel difficult or even alienating. Your inner dialogue is often dominated by self-criticism, self-denial, and the belief that you are not good enough.<\/p><p>Important to know: these are often <a href=\"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/en\/information\/survival-mechanisms-and-trauma\/\">survival strategies<\/a> Those that were created to protect you once could have helped you avoid danger in the past (for example, by not making mistakes), defuse conflicts (by assigning blame to yourself in advance), or maintain connections (by adapting and not being \u2019too much\u2019).<\/p><p>Being gentle and understanding of yourself is sometimes miles away from your survival strategies, and therefore may be impossible to bear, or even evoke feelings of insecurity.\u00a0<\/p><h2>The \u2018allergic reaction\u2019 to self-compassion<\/h2><p>Many people with trauma experience an almost instinctive resistance to the idea of self-compassion. This can have several reasons:<\/p><ul><li><strong>It feels unsafe<\/strong>If kindness in the past was lacking or even abused, gentleness can feel strange or threatening.<\/li><li><strong>It seems weak<\/strong>There is often a belief that only being strict and \u2018keeping going\u2019 makes it possible to survive.<\/li><li><strong>It brings pain.<\/strong>Compassion towards oneself can touch old wounds and unleash emotions that have been suppressed for years.<\/li><li><strong>Shame<\/strong>The idea that you deserve kindness can clash with core beliefs like \u2018<em>I am worthless\u2019<\/em> of <em>\u2018I am a nuisance to everyone\u2019<\/em>.<\/li><li><strong>Loneliness<\/strong>There can be a fear that if you are able to have self-compassion, you will then have to be able to do everything on your own or on your own.<\/li><\/ul><p>This resistance is a logical reaction and not a reluctance. Your nervous system has once taught itself that toughness and self-criticism are safer than softness. Therefore, self-compassion often feels unnatural at first, and sometimes even dangerous.<\/p><h2>Why self-compassion is still important<\/h2><p>Despite the resistance you may feel, self-compassion is important in recovering from and healing from trauma. Research shows that self-compassion protects against depression, feelings of anxiety, shame, and self-criticism.<\/p><p>What self-compassion can mean for people with trauma:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Self-compassion calms the nervous system<\/strong>Kindness towards oneself activates it <a href=\"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/en\/information\/trauma-and-the-nervous-system\/\">Parasympathetic nervous system<\/a>, That provides rest and recovery.<\/li><li><strong>It breaks the vicious cycle of shame<\/strong>trauma often feeds the belief <em>\u2018I am bad\u2019<\/em>. Compassion makes room for another story:\u2018<em>I have experienced something drastic that makes me feel bad, but I am not what happened to me.\u2019<\/em><\/li><li><strong>It increases <a href=\"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/en\/faq\/what-small-habits-can-strengthen-my-resilience\/\">resilience<\/a><\/strong>By offering yourself support in difficult moments, you can recover faster from stress and disruption.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>It opens the way to connection<\/strong>Whoever becomes more lenient towards themselves can also more easily allow support from others.<\/li><\/ul><p>Self-compassion doesn\u2019t mean that you should sugarcoat everything, avoid responsibility, or be able to do everything on your own. It means giving yourself a safe base to face difficult things and giving yourself the space and permission to heal. Self-compassion also means giving yourself the space you can\u2019t always give yourself.<\/p><h2>Small steps towards self-compassion<\/h2><p>Because self-compassion can be very challenging at first and may feel uncomfortable or even repulsive, it is important to start small. There are several ways to gradually create more room for kindness toward yourself:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Be careful with your language<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Pay attention to how your inner voice sounds and how you talk about and against yourself. Would you talk to a friend like that? Replace harsh words with more neutral or milder ones. Instead of <em>\u2018I am worthless\u2019<\/em> For example, can you say: <em>\u2018This is difficult for me.\u2019<\/em> Small shifts in language make a big difference.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Self-compassion can also be non-verbal<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Sometimes talking is too difficult or confrontational. Putting a hand on your heart, holding yourself close, putting a warm blanket around you, or placing a bowl by your side can also be a form of self-compassion. The body often understands safety signals faster than words.<\/p><ul><li><strong> Small moments of kindness<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Self-compassion doesn\u2019t have to be big. Give yourself a cup of coffee or tea, take a short break, or pause for a moment to appreciate something that went well today. These small moments feed your nervous system with safety.<\/p><ul><li><strong> Write a letter to yourself<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Try writing a letter to yourself from the perspective of a good friend. What would they say about your struggles or pain? How would they encourage you? Writing it down helps take away some of the criticism in you.<\/p><ul><li><strong> Mindfulness and self-observation<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Learn to notice your feelings without judgment. For example: <em>\u2018I feel tension in my chest\u2019<\/em>\u2018or\u2018<em>I notice that I feel shame.\u2019<\/em> By acknowledging feelings rather than pushing them away or magnifying them, there is room for tenderness.<\/p><ul><li><strong> Seek support from others<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Sometimes self-compassion is difficult to develop on your own. Therapy, self-compassion training, or safe relationships can help you with this. Compassion from outside can help you learn compassion from within. Asking for help and doing it together with another person is allowed!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-889c7d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"889c7d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/traumanet.nl\/en\/information\/working-or-studying-as-a-source-of-recovery\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990553a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"990553a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b7cfb3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b7cfb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a656af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a656af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93aa4ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93aa4ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Self-compassion does not mean self-indulgence. It means taking care of yourself in the way that you need and can tolerate.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b492105 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b492105\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0759dc0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0759dc0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d245c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d245c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Related articles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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