Compassion
Articles about compassion and self-compassion providing you with the latest insights coming out of the research into compassion.
What Is Compassion Fatigue? 24 Causes & Symptoms Explained
Are you in a caring profession? If so, do you ever feel preoccupied with the suffering of the people you work with? In a helping [...]
How to Prevent and Treat Compassion Fatigue + Tests
The wide range of circumstances experienced by counselors and therapists leaves them open and vulnerable to experiencing compassion fatigue (Negash & Sahin, 2011). Such a [...]
Empathy 101: 3+ Examples and Psychology Definitions
Have you ever experienced someone else’s emotions as your own? Has a book, film, or photograph ever driven you to tears? Or have you ever [...]
Living With the Inner Critic: 8 Helpful Worksheets (+ PDF)
We all know this voice in our head that constantly criticizes, belittles, and judges us. This voice has many names: inner critic, judge, saboteur, the [...]
Forgiveness Therapy: 6+ Techniques to Help Clients Forgive
Do you value forgiveness? If so, you are probably living a happier and healthier life. Forgiving someone who has done us harm or forgiving ourselves [...]
How to Develop Empathy: 10 Exercises & Worksheets (+ PDF)
We have all met people who appear to lack empathy. When they see someone upset or having a hard time, they appear baffled, unclear how [...]
15 Must-Read Empathy Books for Cultivating Kindness
Empathy involves the ability “to feel or imagine another person’s emotional experience” (McDonald & Messinger, 2011, p. 2). This powerful emotion inspires compassionate behavior that [...]
Psychology of Forgiveness: 10+ Fascinating Research Findings
In life, we can hold on to a lot of anger and resentment. These grievances only offer a lifetime of hurt and should be dealt [...]
18 Best Self-Compassion Books for a Peaceful Life
More than a thousand research studies now show that cultivating self-compassion and compassion for others can have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and [...]
24 Forgiveness Activities, Exercises, Tips and Worksheets
Forgiveness is a complex process of change, and although beneficial cannot be accomplished by simple means. It requires sustained effort and commitment. Below we have [...]
