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Self Compassion for Caregivers: Mind, Body and Heart

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Mary Doane, Senior Instructor, Education Programs at Zen Hospice, gives a presentation that focuses on the best practices for a caregiver to help focus their own mind, body and heart to allow them to be present for their patients.

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November 25, 2019

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UCSF MedConnection

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