The devastating Covid-19 health crisis has lasted almost two years now, and many of us have been dealing with increased levels of stress and pent-up frustration during this time. As a result, we may find ourselves struggling to maintain tolerance and patience when in the middle … [Read more...] about Have a short-temper? Tips from an empathy expert on how to stay cool
Compassion
10 Ways to speak to yourself with compassion
Self-compassion is a critical component of mental health, but in a world where we are often our own harshest critics, this can be difficult. Keeping some compassion-centered phrases on hand will make it easier to shift your perspective when you catch yourself being too harsh. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to speak to yourself with compassion
How mindful listening can help you handle your child more compassionately
Often enough, when your child is acting problematically and having emotional outbursts, the issue is that they don’t feel understood. Even if you do understand them, the problem can lie in the manner in which you listen to them. Are you making it clear through verbal and … [Read more...] about How mindful listening can help you handle your child more compassionately
The science of compassion: kindness is a fundamental human trait
Throughout his life, Thupten Jinpa (the Dalai Lama's primary English translator) has studied the connections between science and compassion. In his latest book, A Fearless Heart, Jinpa builds off a landmark lecture given at Stanford Medical School to explain how we can take a … [Read more...] about The science of compassion: kindness is a fundamental human trait
Animal behavior and conservation class helps inmates develop compassion
Relating with nature helps people connect to what makes them human. Even when behind bars. Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, has been teaching "Animal Behavior and Conservation" to male prisoners for over a decade. … [Read more...] about Animal behavior and conservation class helps inmates develop compassion