Resources
External
- A Blueprint for Organizational Strategies To Promote the Well-being of Health Care Professionals
- Compendium of Key Resources for Improving Clinician Well-Being - National Academy of Medicine
- Physician Well-being 2.0: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
- Washington Physicians Health Program
- Wellness-centered leadership
Events & Classes
Mindful self-compassion for healthcare communities
The fall 2025 Mindful Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities series offers six weekly sessions designed to support emotional well-being and teach practical tools for managing stress, reconnecting to personal values and caring for yourself while caring for others.
Training will include brief instructive talks, experiential exercises, and interactive small group discussions for application to daily challenges. To get the best sense of self-kindness, participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.
Fall event series
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Oct. 9: What is Self-Compassion – Definition and Science of Self-Compassion
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Oct. 23: Stress and Burnout – Empathy vs. Compassion; Self-Compassion for Caregiver Fatigue
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Oct. 30: Motivating Ourselves with Caring and Fierce Compassion vs. Criticism
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Nov. 6: Self-Compassion and Resilience – Strategies for Meeting Difficult Emotions
These sessions are open to all members of the UW Medicine community and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Pacific time via Zoom (link will be sent out after registration).
Children and families
The UW Center for Child & Family Well-Being offers evidence-based programs, workshops and courses to promote the well-being of children and families.