Compassion
Articles about compassion and self-compassion providing you with the latest insights coming out of the research into compassion.
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 [...]
12 Best Self-Compassion Books for a Peaceful Life
Many of us struggle with harsh inner critics, low self-esteem, and negative self-talk. Besides wrestling with ever more complex external challenges, we can be our [...]
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 [...]
