Thomas M. Skovholt, PhD, LP, is emeritus professor of counseling psychology at the University of Minnesota and a licensed psychologist in counseling and consulting. He has trained many students, worked with many clients, and has seen the power of the helping process benefit people as they address life challenges. Tom is devoted to increasing resilience and reducing burnout for helpers, healers, and educators.

Michelle Trotter-Mathison, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in St. Paul, Minnesota. Michelle is committed to helping people increase resilience through self-compassion, mindfulness, and shame resilience.