The Importance of Self-Compassion for Emotional Regulation and Resilience

Date
06 May 2026
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Time
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Age
Adults (18 Yrs+)
Event type
Webinars

This is a 45-minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A

ABOUT THIS TALK:

In times of pressure and uncertainty, how you relate to yourself becomes a critical factor in how you think, perform, and connect with others.

When capacity drops, most people instinctively increase internal pressure, becoming more self-critical in an attempt to stay effective. But this often has the opposite effect: reducing clarity, increasing reactivity, and making it harder to recover, adapt, and stay engaged.

This session explores self-compassion not as a “soft” concept, but as a practical way to remain steady, responsive, and effective- especially during times of uncertainty.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • What self-compassion actually is (and what it is not)
  • Why we need self-compassion in uncertain times when the instinct to become harder on ourselves
  • The impact of low self-compassion on performance, decision-making, and relationships
  • The internal and external barriers to self-compassion
  • Practical ways to cultivate self-compassion

Facilitated by

Anna  White

Anna White

Anna White

Occupational Therapist

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