title: Exploring how mindfulness and self-compassion can enhance compassionate care.
abstract: Research suggests that the development of mindfulness and self-compassion may help to improve the well-being and resilience of professionals and students in the healthcare setting. This is reflected in the growth of mindfulness training for these individuals. Mindfulness is an important aspect of self-compassion, and healthcare professionals should be aware of the need to care for themselves when caring for others. This article explores the concepts of mindfulness and self-compassion and their relationship with, and ability to enhance, compassionate care.
authors.affiliation: University of Essex, Colchester, England.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Barratt
keywords: awareness; compassion; compassionate care; meditation; mindfulness; reflection; resilience; self-compassion