Compassion in a T-Shirt

Unlocking Personal Growth in Helping Professions | Dr. Kate King


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Welcome back to Compassion in a T Shirt, where we delve into the science and practice of compassion and its transformative power. In this episode, I'm excited to introduce Dr. Kate King, a clinical psychologist, podcast host, and author of 'The Well Helper: Get Ahead of Burnout, Thrive at Work, and Unlock the Personal Growth Potential of the Helping Professions.' 

We explore the nine pillars from Kate's book that help professionals avoid burnout and find balance. The conversation is packed with practical advice and actionable tips to foster empowerment, awareness, self-compassion, and more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your biggest takeaways in the comments below. Enjoy our inspiring conversation! 

TIME STAMPS: 

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt 

00:28 Meet Dr. Kate King: Author and Clinical Psychologist

02:07 Personal Journey: Overcoming Burnout 

03:06 The Nine Pillars for Thriving 

04:52 Challenges in the Helping Professions 

06:35 Balancing Personal and Professional Growth 

16:32 Empowerment and Self-Efficacy 

17:46 Awareness and Mindfulness 

19:56 Compassion for Self and Others 

30:27 Understanding Relaxation and Stress Responses 

33:18 The Importance of Appropriate Activation Levels 

34:40 Exploring the Helper Blueprint and Early Life Influences 

36:18 Reflective Questions and Their Impact 

38:02 The Concept of Worthiness and Self-Worth 

42:11 Resilience and Trauma in Helping Professions 

47:00 The Role of Connection and Community Care 

50:20 Thriving: Defining the Good Life 

52:52 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice 

TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: 

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session 

LINKS: 

Dr Kate King's website 

https://www.drkateking.com/ 

Noble Mind Podcast 

https://noblemindpodcast.com/ 

Stan Steindl on Noble Mind 

https://noblemindpodcast.com/26-stan-steindl/ 

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 

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Compassion in a T-ShirtBy Dr Stan Steindl