When life falls apart, compassion often appears when it’s needed most. A stranger’s kindness, an unexpected favor, or a ...

In my last column, I shared a story about my own shortcomings with compassion and asked you to reflect with me. At first, only a few of you responded, fewer than usual. It left me wondering if I might ...

Can kindness actually heal? These heartfelt stories of empathy and humanity show that compassion is the ultimate path to real ...

An assembly framework and short video exploring the theme of compassion. Pupils will reflect on the importance of kindness, ...

When tragic events happen, no matter how far away from us they are, it's hard not to pay attention. Many of us empathize with the people in these situations and wonder how we can get involved, or if ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Last year, Eric Singhi, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, noticed a shift in his team. The small band of four clinicians, once motivated and enthusiastic, were ...

It’s late in the afternoon when the knock comes on the office door. A parent has arrived, visibly upset about a decision made earlier in the day. As you speak with them, their voice tightens. Your own ...

What is compassion? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, compassion is defined as “a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them.” Source: ...

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 ...

Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world. –Barack Obama Source: Vibe Images/Canva Photos There is a way for us to talk to children with empathy, compassion, and kindness about their ...

Why are activists, who are so passionate about their social justice work, so often burned out by those very causes? We don’t often think about activism as a form of labour, but it is. Research on the ...