In today’s fast-shifting socio-political landscape, where science and medicine intersect with public debate, it’s natural to feel weighed down—by waves of misinformation, by skepticism that challenges evidence, and even by the intensity of our own emotional responses. Yet within this turbulence lies an opportunity: to transform overwhelm into empowerment, and to cultivate resilience that allows us not only to endure but to thrive. This webinar is designed to help you shift from a place of stress and fatigue to one of strength, clarity, and purpose.

We’ll explore how to:

• Recognize and manage our own emotional responses to the current climate

• Protect our emotional and physical well-being while navigating anti-science narratives

• Remain open to new or uncomfortable ideas without compromising our values

• Stay grounded and positive to prevent burnout

• Draw strength from a supportive, like-minded community— a collective anchor of resilience, rooted in evidence based understanding.

This session is not just about strategies—it’s about solidarity, self-awareness, and sustaining the energy to keep doing meaningful work. Whether you're a scientist, educator, health professional, or advocate, you’ll leave with tools to stay empowered and connected in the face of challenge.

UC San Diego’s Center for Compassionate Communication proudly presents the Spring 2026 Compassionate Communication Virtual Workshop Series

This free, skills-based program is specially designed for health care professionals, medical educators, and researchers. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn how to communicate with greater compassion—and, in turn, greater effectiveness—with patients, healthcare teams, medical trainees, and beyond.

Register here for this free online event. Please note, this event has been standardized to the Eastern Time Zone.