The Power of Teaching Self-Compassion to Teens

The Power of Teaching Self-Compassion to Teens

Update: 2025-07-28
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This enlightening episode of Pediatrics Now features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Karen Bluth, an associate professor emerita from the University of North Carolina and a pioneering author on self-compassion for teens. Host Holly Wayment explores with Dr. Bluth the transformative power of self-compassion in helping teens cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.


Dr. Bluth shares her insights and decades of experience in the field, emphasizing the critical importance of teaching teens resilience and self-kindness. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by today's youth and practical strategies for clinicians and parents to support adolescents in becoming their own advocates for well-being. Additionally, the conversation covers the utility of Dr. Bluth's books and courses designed to instill mindfulness and self-compassion skills for teens facing everyday stressors and emotional struggles.


Clinicians will gain valuable understanding of how cultivating self-compassion can lead to improved mental health and academic outcomes for teenagers. Tune in to discover how both teens and adults can benefit from embracing these principles to enhance their quality of life.

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The Power of Teaching Self-Compassion to Teens

The Power of Teaching Self-Compassion to Teens

UT Health San Antonio