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: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Personal Development, Professional Development

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    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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    Harvard Business Review

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Resilience, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Change Management, Adaptability, Overcoming Objections, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Process Improvement, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Prioritization, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Emergency Response, Psychological Evaluations, Needs Assessment, Empathy, First Aid, Resilience, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Compassion, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

  • Status: Free Trial

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

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    Universidad Austral

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Compassion, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity

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    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

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness

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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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    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

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    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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    Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking

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