With depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts on the rise, responding  with self-compassion opens new possibilities of growth and change. Join our discussion along with guest host UCR Psychology Intern, Bryan Balvaneda on how developing this skill might help. We also ask: “Does self-compassion make a person “soft” and  less productive?” Find out how much self-compassion you have by taking this online assessment: https://self-compassion.org/test-how-self-compassionate-you-are/.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Diem, Alan

Guest: Bryan Balvaneda