Examination of a Self-Compassion Course for Healthcare Providers Working With People With Multiple Sclerosis

Examination of a Self-Compassion Course for Healthcare Providers Working With People With Multiple Sclerosis

Clinical staff working with people with multiple sclerosis often face emotional fatigue and high levels of burnout. The Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course is an evidence-based intervention that teaches participants how to meet distress with kindness and care. This study will recruit up to 40 staff from the Barlo MS Clinic at St. Michael's Hospital to take part in a 6-week, 6-session Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course. Participants will be asked to complete surveys before and after the course to understand the effects of the course on a range of outcomes. Participants will be invited to take part in one qualitative interview on their perspectives on the course.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Able to understand spoken and written English
3. Current professional affiliation with the Barlo MS clinic

Exclusion Criteria:

1) Severe active mental health impairment (psychosis, suicidality)