How to deal with difficult people, especially ‘mean’ mothers and parents...and the legacy that well-intentioned but critical voices can leave you with. Learn the core practices of Mindful Self-Compassion that can help soothe the pain of disappointment or outrage. Learn how laughter plays a role in maintaining perspective. Fierce compassion, a term coined by Dr. Kristin Neff, teaches how to hold your boundaries in hard moments.