Compassion
Articles about compassion and self-compassion providing you with the latest insights coming out of the research into compassion.
How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You
You know that forgiveness matters, but knowing how to forgive is something entirely different. Yet few people are actually taught how to forgive. How do [...]
The Neuroscience of Forgiveness & 6 Common Barriers
The first time I came across the power of forgiveness was when I worked with Holocaust survivors. It wasn’t about simply letting go or saying [...]
Understanding Empathy vs. Sympathy: What’s the Difference?
Empathy and sympathy go to the core of what it means to be human. We are a social and highly cooperative animal that depends on [...]
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 [...]
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 Best Exercises for Adults
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 [...]
