The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Mindful Self-Compassion in Reducing Psychological Distress in Women with Breast Cancer

Abstract

Objectives: The current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program based on mindful self-compassion in reducing psychological distress among breast cancer patients.

Methodology: The researcher used a quasi-experimental design with a single experimental group, comprising pre-tests, post-tests, and follow-up measurements. The study sample consisted of 10 breast cancer patients from Khan Younis. To achieve the study objectives, a psychological distress scale was developed, and a training program based on mindful self-compassion was prepared.

Results: The results showed significant differences at the 0.05 level between the mean scores of the experimental group in the pre-test and post-test, in favor of the post-test. However, the results showed no significant differences between the mean scores in the post-test and follow-up test.

Conclusion:The study recommends adopting the counseling approach with the mindful self-compassion method in Arab cultural contexts as a strategic counseling method. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of training psychologists and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement this method effectively.

Keywords: Mindful self-compassion, Psychological distress, Breast cancer .