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COMPASSION. What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications. COMPASSION. A profound feeling + a merciful action Empathy = a deep understanding of the feelings of others COGNITIVE AFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL
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What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications COMPASSION • A profound feeling + a merciful action • Empathy = a deep understanding • of the feelings of others • COGNITIVE AFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL • Kind…oriented toward others…notice and respond o • Indifference • unmoved by human suffering • self-orientation o
What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications COMPASSION Mother Teresa World paragon of selfless compassion TCU Students “It’s my duty to help others.” Voluntary Transplants Risking your health to help another Careers in the Helping Professions Europeans who helped Jews during the Holocaust
What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications COMPASSION RECIPIENT Suffering relieved Deep gratitude Bonding SOCIETY Unity, patriotism Cultural value Community THOSE WHO SHOW COMPASSION A sense of having done the right thing
What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications COMPASSION Verbal and nonverbal expressions of compassion
What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications COMPASSION Heroes who can lead the way Modeling parents teach children Reinforcement by the media Practice in everyday interactions
What is it? What is the result? How do I communicate it? How do I develop it? Readings and Applications COMPASSION Required Readings Essay How to succeed in business without putting people last Speech The tragedy of indifference. Scroll down to the Real Audio link. The Prophet Isaiah God will reward those who practice compassion. Essay Feeling good about me—but that’s not really the point, is it? Two Poems Famous poets challenge us to everyday compassion. Research Article Communicating with parents after the death of a child. Notice the Practical Applications on p. 62. Journal Entry Is it practical in today’s work world to show the kind of caring addressed in the first essay? Include examples you have observed where you work now or have worked previously.