Global Compassion Coalition

COMPASSION FOR ALL AGES is a lighter, accessible online adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living, and focusses on what many of us had wished to learn at school: how to live healthier and happier lives, not by looking away, but by responding to the suffering in the world, with mindful compassion. If we wish to pass on a story of hope and resilience, rather than one of despair and catastrophe, we need a simple, common language to meet the many challenges we face, a language that does not divide but brings together, that bridges different ages and cultures, science and art, religious and other worldviews. A language that acknowledges our individual and collective suffering, our common humanity in all our diversity, and our interconnectedness with all beings. The Global Compassion Coalition organises 4th-5th October a 2-day workshop around making a start with finding this common language for cultivating compassion in today’s world. It aims to introduce you to some key themes and practices from?"Compassion for all ages", applicable in many situations. For more information see first comment ?? #compassion #mindfulness #mbcl #health #psychology #education #school #ages #humanity #diversity #language #nature #culture #collective #suffering #happiness #workshop

Worldwide, democracy and political leadership is at a crossroads. Faced with rises like climate change, inequality, and war, some nations are turning towards autocratic, populist politicians who reach for easy and divisive answers to complex challenges. What we need is something very different. We need leaders who can govern for the whole of humanity, not just their nation or party, who have the courage and wisdom to tackle systemic problems, and the resilience to do so despite the opposition of vested interests. So, how do we cultivate that leadership? How do we sustain it in systems that are corrupting? And how do we work to ensure it's attractive to voters? Join us for this important discussion, in celebration of World Values Day!

Join Dr. David R. Hamilton for a talk on how experiences of kindness impact mental and physical health. You'll learn how kindness has a physical impact on the brain in ways that reduce stress and boost positive mood, as well as how kindness impacts the heart, immune system, and even some processes of aging in highly beneficial ways. David will also discuss how kindness is highly contagious and how some seemingly small acts can have significant consequences. If you’re looking for an extra source of motivation to ‘be the change you want to see in the world’, join us for this fascinating talk!

Cultivating a compassionate mindset is foundational to better living - but it isn’t enough. To really enjoy the benefits of compassion and have others enjoy them with you, we have to put it into practice in our day-to-day lives. That is why we’ve created Seven Steps to Compassionate Living - our free, short course purposefully designed to not only help you build your compassionate self, but live it every day of your life. This training is for you if you want to learn more about compassion and how to integrate it into daily life. If you are a parent, an educator, a volunteer, a healthcare provider, a leader, a caregiver or facing changes and challenges in your life this course can be helpful.

So many of us are carrying trauma - whether caused by a severe, one-off event or chronic experiences we’ve been subjected to. If we don’t acknowledge, understand, and address this, it can continue to have severe impacts on our wellbeing, health, and relationships. This conversation with trauma expert Dr Frank Anderson, chaired by Dr. Nicola Petrocchi, compassion-focused therapist, will explain what trauma is and how we can heal from it. Dr. Anderson will also share his personal experience with trauma, which he has written about in his latest book, To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation. The memoir takes the reader through his own journey of growing up gay in a traditional Italian American home that was fiercely loving and culturally close-knit, while at the same time unaccepting, abusive and riddled with shame and dark family secrets. Join us for this informative yet heartfelt talk to better understand how you too might leave your trauma in the past.

Join our Head of Training Maria Paula Jimenez Palacio and guests Margaret Cullen, MFT, Frank Ostaseski and Dr. Christopher Germer for a very special event- the launch of our new training course, "7 Steps to Compassionate Living." This course will be delivered straight to your inbox, so you can access it from anywhere and anytime. Register today to attend the launch on 11 September 2024 and a special closing event on 18 September hosted by Buddhist teacher Frank Ostaseski on "How to Be a Compassionate Caregiver." Mark your calendars and secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/dhb5xMeq

The research literature suggests that self-compassion is virtually always helpful in fostering well-being, compassion toward others, and other positive results. Despite that, we all know people who use the language of self-compassion and self-care as a rationale for self-centeredness. In wisdom and contemplative traditions this is well known and guides take steps to prevent mindfulness processes from becoming selfish. In this talk, Steven will explain why the scientific literature has not yet caught up with the wisdom of good teachers and guides, and describe a scientific breakthrough that is leading to a more personalized approach to processes of change.

The challenges facing humanity cannot be solved by one group or nation alone. They require cooperation and collaboration across borders, cultures, and societies. But to do that, we need to expand our moral horizons. We need leaders who govern for the whole of humanity, not just their tribe. We need communities that can support everyone in need, not just those who are deemed deserving. And we need everyone to act with an understanding of the impact we can have on lives thousands of miles away from our own. Is this possible? New research into moral circles and how they can be expanded suggests it is.

We are on a mission to build communities of compassion across the world. Thank you, Frank Rogers for joining us in bringing awareness to the critual importance of cultivating compassion!

Nearly every parent and teacher will tell you that one of their biggest anxieties is about how to manage their children and pupils' access to phones and social media. On the one hand these can be great tools for staying connected and learning about the world. But on the other social media platforms often expose young people to bullying and illicit or disturbing content. So, what to do? How do we balance the pressures on kids to have and use smartphones with the natural desire of caregivers to protect them from what they can unleash? How should we manage the right of a young person to privacy with the anxiety of wanting to know what they are reading and posting? In this discussion with experts on child mental wellbeing we will offer some tools and tips to grapple with these big questions and try to explore a way forwards for a healthier relationship between kids, social media, and their parents and teachers.