Transforming Empathic Distress

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Free Online Course: Transforming Empathic Distress provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Transforming Empathic Distress is taught by Sounds True and Kelly McGonigal.

Overview
  • This course explores the concept of empathetic distress, and how to keep from being overwhelmed by another’s suffering.

Syllabus
  • 1. Transforming Empathic Distress

    • Emotion contagion as a natural human instinct
    • Recognizing empathic distress and pathological altruism
    • Compassion meditation as a source of strength and courage
    • Guided practice: Transforming empathic distress