This is Part 4 of a series of 5. To read Part 1, click here. When it comes to empathy, generally speaking, there tend to be two types of people—those who have difficulty empathizing with others, and ...

Show Heartfelt Compassion for Others. Why? Compassion is essentially the wish that beings do not suffer—from subtle physical and emotional discomfort to agony and anguish—combined with feelings of ...

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

Some people find it easy to be kind, until they have to turn that compassion inward. Here are the signs you might be lacking in self-compassion. It’s not at all an uncommon experience to be deeply ...

Witnessing the suffering of others can be deeply painful. In this guided meditation, Anushka Fernandopulle helps you cultivate both compassion and the ability to soothe yourself in the face of that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. February is “Heart Month,” and it’s a time to pay attention ...

Compassion-focused therapy helps people be kinder to themselves and others. CFT works by combining compassion training with mindfulness and other techniques. Compassion-focused therapy can help with ...

Compassion training activates brain regions linked to resilience and well-being, contrasting with empathy's association with negative feelings. Compassion involves proactive action to alleviate ...

Burnout’s not a trend not no, but a knot-in-the-gut hard-hitting reality of life for therapists who get to spend their days navigating the emotionallabyrinths of others. Yes, 40 percent of mental ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...