Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion & Non-Self

Self-esteem is a popular mental health concept in western psychology & there has been numerous books written on this topic. However, Buddhist psychology seems to emphasize more on self-compassion & non-self. Are these western & eastern concepts compatible? How can self-compassion & self-acceptance enhance our mental health? What does non-self really mean from a Buddhist perspective? How does it contribute to happiness? The presentation will shed light on this interesting cross-cultural mental health topic. Click HERE for dowloading.

This is a useful link on SELF-COMPASSION
- A. Professor Dr. Kristine Neff's website
http://www.self-compassion.org/

You can download many of the journal papers related to self-compassion from:
https://webspace.utexas.edu/neffk/pubs/listofpublications.htm

The WORK of Byron Katie

The WORK is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches you to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. How to Do The Work?

Am I Self-Compassionate?

A psychological test to measure Self-Compassion

Neff, Kristin D. (2003) Self-compassion: An alternative conceptualization of a healthy attitude toward oneself. Self and Identity, 2, 85-102.

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS)

DASS - FAQ

DASS - 42 item questionaire

DASS - 21 item questionaire

DASS - Scoring template

DASS - Psychometric property & score interpretation

Depression SCREENING

Are you DEPRESS?
http://www.med.nyu.edu/psych/screens/depres.html

MEASURING Mindfulness

Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory

Toronto Mindfulness Inventory

Kentucky Mindfulness Scale

ANXIETY TEST - Are you anxious?

BECK ANXIETY INVENTORY

The only place on earth without anxiety is 6 feet under the ground, when we are dead. Some amount of anxiety is part and parcel of life and may even be important for optimal performance in life. But, when the anxiety level is too high and interferring with our lives, it's important that we learn how to cope with anxiety. You may want to begin by learning how to relax through progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and mindful relaxation breathing (MRB) found in the earlier posts.

MINDFULNESS TEST - Are you Mindful?

Frieburg Mindfulness Inventory

(FMI)

You can take the following 14-item test to see your level of mindfulness (click on "FMI").