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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
Kind…oriented toward others…notice and respond o
Indifference unmoved by human suffering self-orientation o
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COMPASSIONMother Teresa
World paragon of selfless compassion
Europeans who helped Jews during the Holocaust
Voluntary Transplants Risking your health to help another
Careers in the Helping Professions
TCU Students “It’s my duty to help others.”
What is it?
What is the result?
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How do I develop it?
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COMPASSION
RECIPIENT
Suffering relievedDeep gratitude
Bonding
SOCIETY
Unity, patriotismCultural valueCommunity
THOSE WHO SHOW COMPASSIONA sense of having done the right thing
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it?
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COMPASSION
Verbal and nonverbal expressions of compassion
What is it?
What is the result?
How do I communicate it?
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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?
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COMPASSION
Required ReadingsEssay How to succeed in business without putting people lastSpeech 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.
