Balancing Self-Compassion with Self-Advocacy: A New Approach for Persons with Disabilities

Abstract

Self-advocacy and self-compassion are not typically seen as related concepts, or as skills made more valuable when put together. Learning to self-advocate can be a challenging task for many persons with disabilities. Often, people are not afforded access to information on how to advocate for themselves, and as a result, many must struggle to figure out if, when, and how to self-advocate. In an effort to change this trend, this article argues that self-compassion can empower people to advocate for themselves, while also reinforcing the message that individuals do not need to be rescued and are not victims of their environments. Learning to self-advocate is a complex process, and this article provides information on self-advocacy, self-compassion, and the potential these can generate when combined.

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