Episode 8: Mindful Self-Compassion

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 Want to learn more about becoming a foster parent in Utah?