The power of being your own best ally: Self-compassion for teenagers and families

Dr Karen Bluth, PhD in Child and Family Studies, specialises in research on mindfulness, self-compassion and mental wellbeing in young people. In the lecture, she discusses the importance of being your own ally and how self-compassion can help teenagers to cope with stress, adversity, rejection and the challenges that come with growing up. The lecture is aimed at both parents and teenagers and will be delivered in English.