In a world characterized by aggressive competition, increasing inequality, and struggle for dominance, and ruled by personal advantage; compassion offers a powerful alternative that begins with ourselves. Compassion frees from us from self-judgment and the projection of blame as well as opening the heart to forgiveness. Both psychological maturity and spiritual development require the exercise of compassion. From a theoretical and experiential perspective, this course examines the role of compassion in healing typical psychological disorders, explores techniques of developing compassion as helpful clinical interventions, and offers a structured series of exercises in understanding how compassion can be nourished and taught. Useful for any Clinical, Integral Psy, Integral Health practitioner, or any individual seeking to understand compassion academically and interpersonally.
- Teacher: Roger Cavnaugh