DENIS BIĆANIĆ BRATSKI is a cultural sociologist and philosopher (Diploma/MA) with many years’ experience in the humanitarian and social sectors. He is a qualified teacher of ‘Mindful Self-Compassion’ (MSC). Between 2018 and 2022, he completed the ‘Committed Practitioners Programme’ and the ‘Teacher Training Programme’ at Bodhi College. Most recently, he completed the continuing professional development course ‘Palliative Care for Care and Psychosocial Professions’ (2023–24).