1 sharing applied compassion daniel e. martin, ph.d. associate professor, management, csueb visiting...
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Sharing Sharing Applied Applied
CompassionCompassionDaniel E. Martin, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Management,
CSUEBVisiting Associate Professor, CCARE-
StanfordDirector of Research, Charter for
Compassion
Noticing Suffering, Feeling Empathy, Noticing Suffering, Feeling Empathy,
Taking Action to Resolve the SufferingTaking Action to Resolve the Suffering
Compassion is strongly correlated with improved immune
system, physical wellbeing, and improved psychological
functioning (Pace et al. 2008; Gilbert, McEwan, Matos, Rivis, 2010)
Why is this so rarely valued at home, society and work?
Compassion:Compassion:
Fear of Fear of CompassionCompassion and and psychological wellbeing psychological wellbeing
- - The capacity to give and receive The capacity to give and receive compassioncompassion is related significantly with is related significantly with measures of measures of stress, depression and anxiety. stress, depression and anxiety. (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo & Berger, 2014, In press) & Berger, 2014, In press)
Fear of Fear of CompassionCompassion and and psychological wellbeing psychological wellbeing
- - The capacity to give and receive The capacity to give and receive compassioncompassion is related significantly with is related significantly with measures of measures of stress, depression and anxiety. stress, depression and anxiety. (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo & Berger, 2014, In press) & Berger, 2014, In press)
Fears of compassion
Stress Anxiety Depression
Compassion for Others
.32** .39** .35**
Compassion from Others
.56** .57** .71**
Compassion for Self
.54** .58** .74**
If there was a tool that would:
Drive compassion through individuals, organizations and communities,
Developing compassion pipeline for future
Facilitating compassionate interpersonal skills development for students, employees, civilians
Used to report corporate social responsibility
Position the organizations as a great places to work
Would organizations use it?
Personal, Community & Organizational Action
Compassion can be expressed in
Measurable, Behavioral Ways
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Psychological Benefits of Sharing
Why would anyone waste their time developing compassion with a stranger?
Recent reviews of helping behaviors suggest benefits: •Lowered levels of depression•Experiencing greater personal happiness•Life satisfaction•Self-esteem
Giving help is also related to higher levels of positive mental health, life adjustment, lower feelings of hopelessness and depression. In other words, it pays to be a compassionate sharing partner (even if you are evil).
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Along with meeting occupational and psychosocial goals, we are integrating prompts based on Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness to fully address the Drive, Fear and Soothing systems of participants.
CCARE and the Charter for Compassion are partnering to ensure the broadest range of
communities (Health Care, Non-Profits, and Business) benefit from
CM. How?
Compassionate
Collaboration
How can we help you?
Thank You! Please reach out today, or via
LinkedIn: DanMartinVP or [email protected]