When many of us consider what “compassion” means, we often think it refers to being nice and feeling sorry for someone facing a difficult situation. I have a different meaning. I view compassion as ...

The 28th of November is World Compassion Day and an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of compassion. I have come to see compassion as something active, full of movement, and formed of different ...

My last blog post addressed the challenge of maintaining enthusiasm for life at a time when our lives are being altered and restricted by a pandemic. Admittedly, during these months of uncertainty, it ...

(The Conversation) — Compassion starts with the individual – self-care and personal wellness. It then radiates out to the wider community in the form of action and engagement. (The Conversation) — ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laurel Donnellan is a compassion advocate focusing on leadership. This article is more than 2 years old. LOVE: Honor all ...

How can we effectively bring about a more just world? Although it may not be obvious at first glance, self-compassion plays a key role in the quest to end sexism, racism, heterosexism, and other forms ...

You are sitting at lunch at your desk, worrying that the report you just finished isn’t good enough. You know about the benefits of self-compassion and wonder if practicing it would make you feel ...

In most Western countries, professional standards dictate that physicians should practice medicine with compassion. Patients also expect compassionate care from physicians because it represents a ...

Astrid H. Kendrick receives funding from SSHRC, is a member of the Board of Directors for PHE Canada, and is the Co-Chair of the Heath Promoting Schools Collaborative for southern Alberta. University ...