Kindness Counts: Strategies for Self Compassion

Type:
  Course
Duration:
45 minutes
CE credits:
Not currently offered
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Laura McMullin, PhD
Relevant categories:
Resilience Workplace Wellbeing
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Overview

An introduction to mindful self-compassion as a research-based tool for reducing stress, building resilience, and enhancing wellbeing in the workplace.

  Keywords: communication, emotion regulation, professional, relaxation
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Learning objectives

  • Explore the role of self-compassion in cultivating wellbeing and resilience
  • Understand five myths about self-compassion
  • Apply mindful compassion as self-care

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