Workshop 2: Recognizing and Cultivating Compassion for Others

Workshop 2: Recognizing and Cultivating Compassion for Others

Talk (15 min):

• Explain the concept of compassion for others and discuss how it contrasts with empathy.
• Highlight its benefits on well-being and relationships.

Poem/Story (5-10 min)

• A reading about compassion in action

Meditation (10-15 min)

• Guided loving-kindness meditation focused on sending compassion to others

Breakout (15 min)

• Small group discussion

Reflections/Questions (10 min)

Take-home Inspiration (5 min)