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As such, it is imperative that research look for ways to offset some of these adverse outcomes. Current studies suggest that self-compassion may help reduce the adverse physical health effects associated with interpersonal violence, including trauma-related shame specifically. The current study explored the associations between self-compassion, trauma-related shame, and physical health outcomes among those who have experienced interpersonal violence. In particular, this study aimed to address the following research questions: (a) How is trauma-related shame associated with physical health in survivors of interpersonal violence? And (b) How is self-compassion related to physical health, even when accounting for trauma-related shame in survivors of interpersonal violence? An online survey via Qualtrics was given to 179 participants to assess the variables of interest: trauma-related shame, self-compassion, and physical health. A hierarchical linear regression was conducted, and the results indicated that self-compassion and trauma-related shame, when taken together, predicted self-reported physical health outcomes. In addition, when tested separately, both trauma-related shame and self-compassion still predicted physical health outcomes. These results provide some support for addressing trauma-related shame and self-compassion in the treatment of those who have experienced interpersonal violence, particularly as a means of addressing physical health concerns. 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