This pilot study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of the Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers (SCCC) program. Twenty-four children ages 8-11 with elevated anxiety and/or depressive symptoms and a primary caregiver will be recruited from a racially diverse school community to participate in 6 1-hour group intervention sessions over 6 weeks. Feasibility and acceptability data will guide program refinements; pre and post assessments will explore potential physiological, relational/behavioral, and psychological changes associated with SCCC participation.
The Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers Study aims to understand if an online course designed to help kids and their caregivers learn self-compassion is feasible, enjoyable, and helpful for well-being and relationships in families from diverse backgrounds. Children ages 8-11 who have a caregiver willing to participate with them will:~Attend 2 in-person study visits (about 1-1.5 hour each) that includes~A survey for caregiver and child~A brief computer puzzle challengetask while heart rate and sweat is recorded (child)~A brief discussion about how the challenge went~Participate in a 6-session, online self-compassion course with other families (see back)~Provide feedback about how the course went