Explore the science of self-compassion. Learn how self-compassion can help us feel better, stay healthy, and bring more motivation, connection, and resilience to our schools and classrooms. Connect with educators and school leaders around the world and access a resource bank of research-based practices and activities. We will be joined by several special guests. Dr. Karen Bluth is the Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, where she conducts research on self-compassion and its influences on the emotional wellbeing of teens. Heather McRae-Woolf is the Director of the The Benji Project and will be joined by a student who will be sharing their insights and experiences around self-compassion.

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Self-Compassion for Adults: What Is It?

Learn about self-compassion and how it has been shown to enhance well-being, motivation, and more.

Mindful Self-Compassion for Adults

A mindfulness practice to help you experience the self-compassion that naturally exists within you, and consider the simple ways that you care for yourself each day.

Self-Compassion Quiz

How self-compassionate are you? This quiz is designed to help you find out. It’s based on the scientifically validated Self-Compassion Scale developed by Kristin Neff and her colleagues at the University of Texas, Austin.

How Would You Treat A Friend?

A brief writing exercise that will make you aware of the difference between the way you speak to your friends and yourself during difficult times, while encouraging you to be kind to yourself.

Self-Compassion Break

A short practice to acknowledge your stress, feel less isolated, and offer yourself kind words.

A Moment for Me: A Self-Compassion Break for Teens

A quick self-compassion practice that can be applied throughout the day whenever difficult emotions arise.

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