Finding Self-Compassion and Sharing Compassion with Others

In this episode, Dr. Isaiah Pickens discusses the importance of self-compassion and showing ourselves kindness during these trying times and how sharing compassion with others can help mitigate the stress in our own lives.

Dr. Pickens is a clinical psychologist and founder of iOpening Enterprises, a professional development and media company that helps people and organizations use psychological science to unlock their potential. He is also an Assistant Director at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress.

(Originally shared April, 2020)

Expert:

Isaiah B. Pickens, Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Service Systems

National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital

Founder, iOpening Enterprises, a mental health and wellness education company
http://www.iopeningenterprises.com/

Assistant Director of Service Systems at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress at UCLA
https://www.isaiahpickens.com/about/

Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/