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: Free Trial

    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Accountability

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Formal Learning, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Social Work, Social Justice, Teaching, Community Development, Public History

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Dignity in Care, Clinical Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Compassion, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

  • Status: Preview

    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

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Journals, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Empathy, Compassion, Collaboration, Active Listening, Mindfulness

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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

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    Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compassion, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention, Coaching

  • Status: Preview

    University of Florida

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Compassion, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

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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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