In this special episode of Care For We, Sarah and Drew discuss the final results of the caregiver self-compassion study and discuss what the findings mean for family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and communities. Recorded the day after Sarah successfully defended her dissertation, this conversation reflects on the research journey, key lessons learned, the voices behind the data, and where the work goes from here. Join us as we celebrate a milestone, explore the study's impact, and look ahead to the future of caregiver support.

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“Self-Compassion Has to Be the Heartbeat of How I Move Through Life”: A Mixed Methods Study of Family Caregiver Emotional Well-being University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies (2025). The dissertation explores the impact of self-compassion practices on family caregiver emotional well-being, caregiver burden, identity, and resilience.

Read the dissertation: UNL Digital Commons Dissertation

Learn More About Family Caregiving

• AARP Caregiving Resources
• Family Caregiver Alliance
• Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers

Self-Compassion Resources

• Dr. Kristin Neff – Self-Compassion Resources
• Center for Mindful Self-Compassion