Compassion

Compassion is an understanding and deep empathy towards the emotional state and suffering of others, combined with a desire to alleviate or reduce this suffering. Coursera's compassion catalogue teaches you the psychological and physiological aspects of compassion, equipping you with the understanding of how compassion can be cultivated and utilized in various personal and professional contexts. You'll learn about the implications of compassion in healthcare, social work, leadership roles, and in everyday life, along with exploring the scientific research on the benefits of compassion. By engaging with this catalogue you will develop skills for compassion-based interventions, improving communication and relationships, and enhancing overall wellbeing.
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Results for "compassion"

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Adult Education, Community Outreach, Community Development, Curriculum Development, Compassion, Lifelong Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Innovation

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    American Psychological Association

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Compassion, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Research

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Pain Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Leadership, Business Leadership, Compassion, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Cognitive flexibility, Compliance Management

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Mentorship, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Compassion, Performance Review, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Cognitive flexibility

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, School Counseling, Compassion, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

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