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.

Timeframe
How you typically act toward yourself in difficult times
What it can tell you
A structured picture of your current responses and relevant dimensions.
What it cannot tell you
It cannot diagnose a condition, explain every cause, or replace professional assessment.

Before you begin

Choose the answer that fits best. Do not force precision where your experience is mixed. Unanswered items are never counted as zero.

Private by default

Scoring happens in your browser. After completion, raw answers are discarded by default; only a summary is saved if you choose.

Source and use

Kristin Neff / Self-Compassion.org

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

The supplied permission document permits use for research, clinical, teaching, or other purposes. Preserve wording, scoring, attribution, and version identity.

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