Assistant Professor and Director MA Human Services Program Webster University Belleville, Illinois
Helping professionals typically easily offer compassion to others, but are often harsh critics of themselves. The emotional labor involved in social services work can also be intense. Helping professionals need to be equipped with effective tools to help them heal, sustain, and thrive in the field amidst the many pressures and challenges of serving others. Mindful Self-Compassion is an excellent evidence-based approach that helpers can utilize to become more resilient and at peace. The basics of Mindful Self-Compassion and research that supports it will be presented along with resources that can be utilized and shared with colleagues.
Learning Objectives:
Clarify the three components of Mindful Self-Compassion: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindful balanced awareness.
Analyze the recent and historical research that assesses the usefulness and applications of Mindful Self-Compassion.
Discuss strategies to improve Self-Compassion within self and staff/colleagues.
