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Transforming Empathic Distress

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This course explores the concept of empathetic distress, and how to keep from being overwhelmed by another’s suffering.

Syllabus

1. Transforming Empathic Distress
  • Emotion contagion as a natural human instinct
  • Recognizing empathic distress and pathological altruism
  • Compassion meditation as a source of strength and courage
  • Guided practice: Transforming empathic distress

Taught by

Sounds True and Kelly McGonigal

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4.8 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 38 ratings

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