By Jade Caswell, MA, LMHC Think about the last time you made a mistake or were faced with an obstacle. Was your first instinct to practice self-compassion and kindness or did your inner critic arise? If you were met with your inner critic, consider what would change if you met yourself with self-compassion instead? Maybe it wouldn't have changed your external circumstances, but it may have bolstered your resilience and personal confidence in the face of struggles. Dr. Kristen