Resilience Training Exercises

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Add some background text (either here or before self-compassion writing exercises) that for criticizer, criticized, etc & self-compassion letter, you will need something to write with (pen or pencil) and something to write on (piece of paper). Also, we have integrated pauses throughout the video. However, for the writing exercises in particular, we encourage them to pause the video where necessary if they need more time to write out their thoughts.

Mindfulness Exercises


This audio involves Dr. Annie Burke guiding a Self-Compassion Break, which was developed by Chris Germer, PhD. and Kristen Neff, PhD., the co-creators of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program. This exercise walks you through being kind to yourself during a stressful time.

Self-Compassion Exercises


Self-Compassion Break

This video shows Dr. Annie Burke guiding a Self-Compassion Break, which was developed by Chris Germer, PhD. and Kristen Neff, PhD., the co-creators of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program. This exercise walks you through being kind to yourself during a stressful time.

Chris Germer- Self-Compassion Break Extended Version

Chris Germer, Ph.D., the co-creator of Self-Compassion recorded an extended version of his Self-Compassion Break for us.

Additional Resources


Self-Compassion & Meditation

Kristen Neff, Ph.D., has included multiple self-compassion and meditation activities on her website.

UCLA Mindfulness Center

UCLA offers several guided mediation exercises through their Mindfulness Center both in English and Spanish.