Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care

Episode 8: Mindful Self-Compassion

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Foster parents are often caring, compassionate people who want to improve the lives of children. But too often, they don’t extend that same compassion to themselves.

Professionals Dr. Jennifer Ayres and Dr. Kristie Engel share guidance on nurturing self-compassion and preventing burnout.

Guests:

Jennifer Ayres, Ph.D., clinical psychologist
Kristie Engel, Ph.D., clinical psychologist

Online foster parent support groups in Utah: https://utahfostercare.org/foster-parent-resources/support-groups/

Resources:

Centerformsc.org
Selfcompassion.org
Drsusanpollak.com
BreneBrown.com

Books:

Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself by Susan Pollak
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer

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