Choosing Memento Vivere

CEAS-SC Self-Compassion Scale

Compassionate Engagement and Action Scale — Self-Compassion version. 10 items measuring compassionate engagement and action.

When you are distressed or upset, how do you tend to relate to yourself? Rate each item from 1 (Never) to 10 (Always).
Question 1 of 10
I am motivated to engage and work with my distress when it arises.
Question 2 of 10
I notice and am sensitive to my distressed feelings when they arise in me.
Question 3 of 10
I am emotionally moved by my distressed feelings or situations.
Question 4 of 10
I tolerate the various feelings that are part of my distress.
Question 5 of 10
I reflect on and make sense of my feelings of distress.
Question 6 of 10
I am accepting, noncritical, and non-judgmental of my feelings of distress.
Question 7 of 10
I direct my attention to what is likely to be helpful to me.
Question 8 of 10
I think about and come up with helpful ways to cope with my distress.
Question 9 of 10
I take the actions and do the things that will be helpful to me.
Question 10 of 10
I create inner feelings of support, helpfulness, and encouragement.

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