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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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

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    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Compassion, Mental Health, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Relationship Building, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility

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    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

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    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Active Listening, Curiosity, Creativity

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Stress Management, Storytelling

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Personal Attributes, Positivity, Empathy, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health, Cognitive flexibility, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Persistence

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    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Meal Planning And Preparation, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Compassion, Sustainable Technologies, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Skills

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue

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