The Being Method: A Novel Intervention Programme for Emotional Distress Management Through Self‐Compassion and Compassion

Background Cultivating a compassionate mind has been shown to alleviate and prevent psychological difficulties. Compassion‐based approaches, such as compassion‐focused therapy (CFT) and mindfulness‐based self‐compassion (MSC), have expanded rapidly in recent decades. This study introduces the being method (BM), a novel compassion‐based programme integrating Buddhist philosophy and contemporary psychology, focusing on fostering self‐compassion and compassion. Methods A non‐randomised, wait list controlled, quasi‐experimental pre‐post design was employed. Participants were 47 women aged 18–53 years (M = 36.02, SD = 11.86), recruited from personal growth contexts within a non‐clinical population. They were allocated to an intervention group ( n = 25) or a wait list control group ( n = 22). Measurements included the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales (CEAS), Peace of Mind Scale (PoMS), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), Rosenberg Self‐Esteem Scale (RSES), Coping Response Inventory (CRI‐A), and Cognitive‐Behavioural Strategies Evaluation Scale (MOLDES). Results Significant improvements were observed in (self‐)compassion, peace of mind, happiness, and stress coping and cognitive‐emotional strategies among intervention participants compared with controls. Effect sizes ranged from medium to large. Self‐esteem did not change significantly. Conclusions These findings provide preliminary evidence supporting the BM as a feasible and effective intervention for promoting emotional balance and personal growth through (self‐)compassion, highlighting its contribution to mental health promotion and well‐being.