Mindful Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities Series: Motivating Ourselves with Caring and Fierce Compassion vs. Criticism

This mindful self-compassion series offers skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. It is moderated by Anne Browning, PhD, Chief Well-Being Officer for UW Medicine, and taught by Elizabeth Lin, MD, family medicine physician and mental health researcher.

The series is hosted every Thursday from Sept. 5 – Oct. 10, 2024, from noon-1 p.m, PT, on Zoom with an optional additional 15 minutes of Q&A afterward.

Register for the entire series or individual sessions:

• Week 1 What is Self-Compassion – Definition and Science of Self-Compassion
• Week 2 Practicing Self-Compassion with Mindfulness
• Week 3 Stress and Burnout: Understanding Empathy vs. Compassion Self-Compassion for Caregiver Fatigue
• Week 4 Motivating Ourselves with Caring and Fierce Compassion vs. Criticism
• Week 5 Self-Compassion and Resilience – Strategies for Meeting Difficult Emotions
• Week 6 Making it Count: Reconnecting to Core Values