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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    Case Western Reserve University

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Learning Theory, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Coaching, Mindfulness, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Professionalism, Formal Learning, Personal Integrity, Empathy, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Case Studies, Care Management, Compassion, Critical Thinking, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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