Validated reflection scale

Self-Compassion Scale — Short Form

A twelve-item short form covering self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness, and over-identification.

4 min·12 questions·Private on this device

What this tool explores

A twelve-item short form covering self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness, and over-identification.

Dimensions and result structure

over-identification · self-kindness · mindfulness · isolation · common-humanity · self-judgment

Results show a score and clearly labeled range when the source defines one.

Timeframe

How you typically act toward yourself in difficult times

Source and appropriate use

Kristin Neff / Self-Compassion.org

Self-Compassion Scale–Short Form (Raes et al., 2011; Neff).

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This tool cannot diagnose a condition or replace professional assessment.

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