Compassion and Healing in Medicine and Society
Compassion and Healing in Medicine and Society

Author: Gregory Fricchione

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2011-12

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 1421402203

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Reconciling the scientific principles of medicine with the love essential for meaningful care is not an easy task, but it is one that Gregory L. Fricchione performs masterfully in Compassion and Healing in Medicine and Society. At the core of this book is a thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between evolutionary science and neuroscience. Fricchione theorizes that the cries for attachment made by seriously ill patients reflect an underlying evolutionary tenet called the separation challenge–attachment solution process. The pleadings of patients, he explains, are verbal expressions of the history of evolution itself. By exploring the roots of a patient’s attachment needs, we come face to face with a critical component of natural selection and the evolutionary process. Medicine engages with the separation challenge–attachment solution process on many levels of scientific knowledge and human meaning and healing. Fricchione applies these concepts to medical care and encourages physicians to fully understand them so they can better treat their patients. Compassionate humanistic care promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing precisely because it is consonant with how life, the brain, and humanity have evolved. It is therefore not a luxury of modern medical care but an essential part of it. Fricchione advocates an attachment-based medical system, one in which physicians evaluate stress and resiliency and prescribe an integrative treatment plan for the whole person designed to accentuate the propensity to health. There is a wisdom or perennial philosophy based on compassionate love that, Fricchione stresses, the medical community must take advantage of in designing future health care—and society must appreciate as it faces its separation challenges.

Compassion Heals
Compassion Heals

Author: Lee Tomlinson

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9781951805159

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How can one moment of compassion make the difference between surrendering to death and fighting to live? In Compassion Heals: From Self-Care to Healthcare, "Patient Lee" Tomlinson explores the immense healing power of compassion for patients and the healthcare professionals who provide it. A Stage III+ throat cancer survivor, Lee shares intimacy and urgency in his experience with a healthcare system so lacking in compassion it had him considering suicide, and how one simple moment of compassion from a physician saved his life. This book serves as a reminder to all of us, but especially to those working in healthcare--the doctors, nurses, caretakers, administrators--of the necessity of providing treatment equally competent and compassionate to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Through compelling, scientific evidence and deeply moving personal experiences, Lee explores: The irrefutable and overwhelming evidence that compassion saves lives and measurably improves both patient and provider health The devastating, quarter-century decline of compassion in today's healthcare and how it impacts patients, providers, and a hospital's bottom line Healthcare professional burnout--its cause, how it destroys one's ability to provide compassionate care, and how to recover from it Why 50 percent of patients today believe their healthcare professionals and the healthcare system lack compassion The CARE Effect Movement: Why Lee founded the movement to bring Connection, Attention, Respect and Empathy back to the forefront of modern medicine Lee Tomlinson is a C-Suite entertainment industry executive, TEDx presenter, keynote speaker, and advanced cancer survivor. His journey from diagnosis, through treatment, and into remission is a testament to the importance of compassion in healthcare and the potentially devastating consequences when it is absent. As founder of the CARE Effect Movement, his mission is to promote the "heart, science, and business of compassion."

The Kindness Cure
The Kindness Cure

Author: Tara Cousineau

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2018-02-02

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1626259712

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It’s time for a kindness revolution. In The Kindness Cure, psychologist Tara Cousineau draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to show how simple practices of kindness—for ourselves, for others, and for our world—can dissolve our feelings of fear and indifference, and open us up to a life of profound happiness. Compassion for ourselves and others is our birthright as humans—hardwired into our DNA and essential to our happiness. But in our fast-paced, technical savvy and hyper competitive world, it may come as no surprise that rates of narcissism have risen, while empathy levels have declined. We now find ourselves in a “cool to be cruel” culture where it’s easy to feel disillusioned and dejected in our hearts, homes, and communities. So, how can we reverse this malady of meanness and make kindness and compassion an imperative? The Kindness Cure draws on the latest social and scientific research to reveal how the seemingly “soft skills” of kindness, cooperation, and generosity are fundamental to our survival as a species. In fact, it’s our prosocial abilities that put us at the head of the line. Blended with moving case studies and clinical anecdotes, Cousineau offers practical ways to rekindle kindness from the inside out. We are wired to care. The very existence of our human species evolved because of an intricate physiology built for empathy, compassion, and cooperation. Yet we have an epidemic of loneliness, indifference, and cruelty, and we see these destructive trends on a daily basis in our families, schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces. This important book teaches effective skills in compassion, mindfulness, and social and emotional learning, and reveals successful social policy initiatives in empathy taking place that inform everything from family life to education to the workplace. Kindness has the exponential power to renew relationships and transform how we think, feel, and behave in the world. Will you be a part of the revolution?

Wellspring of Compassion
Wellspring of Compassion

Author: Sonia Connolly

Publisher: Sundown Healing Arts

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0983903808

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Connolly offers validation, support, and healing tools for sensitive people healing from childhood abuse and other trauma. Warm, inclusive language and practical exercises help survivors uncover their wellspring of compassion, understand their reactions to trauma, rebuild self-trust, and respond to their inner voices with kindness.

Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation
Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation

Author: Tim Desmond

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2015-11-16

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 0393711013

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Applying the art and science of self-compassion to day-to-day therapy work. This lucidly written guide integrates traditional Buddhist teachings and mindfulness with cutting-edge science from several distinct fields—including neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, psychotherapy outcome research, and positive psychology—to explain how clinicians can help clients develop a more loving, kind, and forgiving attitude through self-compassion. The practice of self-compassion supports effective therapy in two vital ways: (1) It helps clients become a source of compassion for themselves; and (2) it helps therapists be happier and generate more compassion for their clients. Researchers now understand that self-compassion is a skill that can be strengthened through deliberate practice, and that it is one of the strongest predictors of mental health and wellness. The brain’s compassion center, which neuroscientists call the Care Circuit, can be targeted and fortified using specific techniques. Filled with illuminating case examples, Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy shows readers how to apply self-compassion practices in treatment. The first two chapters illuminate what self-compassion is, the science behind it, and why it is so beneficial in therapy. The rest of the book unpacks practical clinical applications, covering not only basic clinical principles but also specific, evidence-based techniques for building affect tolerance, affect regulation, and mindful thinking, working with self-criticism, self-sabotage, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, psychosis, and more, and overcoming common roadblocks. Readers do not need to have any background in mindfulness in order to benefit from this book. However, those that do will find that self-compassion practices have the capacity to add new layers of depth to mindfulness-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Heal With Compassion
Heal With Compassion

Author: Tina Ashok Dhingra

Publisher: Tina Ashok Dhingra

Published: 2024-07-02

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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Compassion is a profound expression of love, understanding, sensitivity, and empathy towards others, so deep that one feels another's pain as their own. A genuine embodiment of compassion doesn't just empathize; they act selflessly to ease the suffering they perceive. This proactive kindness is the pinnacle of compassionate acts. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, this is termed 'karuna.' Meanwhile, Buddhists encapsulate this concept as 'loving kindness' – a potent emotion that can pave the path to spiritual liberation. In the realm of spirituality, compassion holds a revered place. Those on a spiritual journey are often guided to embrace kindness, as it can purify past transgressions and expedite one's spiritual evolution. Authentic compassion stems from a place of pure, selfless love – untouched by ego or worldly desires. We each possess unique qualities and perspectives, a testament to the splendor of individuality. What is it about compassion that can touch and transform hearts? How can it serve as a tool for personal healing and a balm for societal wounds? We will delve into these questions in "Heal with Compassion," drawing upon scientific research, philosophical insights, and, most importantly, real-life stories. Each chapter is designed to unravel a different aspect of compassion, from understanding its roots to discovering its profound impact on our mental and physical health. We begin by defining compassion. Often misconstrued as mere pity or empathy, compassion is much more. It is the emotional response when we perceive suffering and involves an authentic desire to help alleviate it. It's a trait that can be nurtured and developed, a journey from the heart that extends outwards, touching lives and healing wounds. As we progress through this book, we will explore practical ways to cultivate compassion daily. From mindful practices to the art of listening, each chapter will provide tools and exercises to help you develop a compassionate mindset. But why is compassion so crucial, especially in today's world? Compassion invites us to reconnect with our inherent interdependence in a society where individualism often takes precedence. It reminds us that in the tapestry of humanity, each thread is interconnected, each color vital to the overall picture. "Heal with Compassion" is more than just a book; it's a call to action. A call to turn towards suffering – our own and others – with an open heart, to listen deeply, and to act with kindness. It's an invitation to embark on a journey that promises to be as rewarding as it is challenging. It can potentially transform not just individual lives but the fabric of society. So, dear reader, I invite you to join me as you turn these pages. Let us walk this path together, learning, growing, and healing with compassion.

Radical Compassion
Radical Compassion

Author: Tara Brach

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-12-29

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0525522832

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One of the most beloved and trusted mindfulness teachers in America offers a lifeline for difficult times: the RAIN meditation, which awakens our courage and heart Tara Brach is an in-the-trenches teacher whose work counters today's ever-increasing onslaught of news, conflict, demands, and anxieties--stresses that leave us rushing around on auto-pilot and cut off from the presence and creativity that give our lives meaning. In this heartfelt and deeply practical book, she offers an antidote: an easy-to-learn four-step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Each step in the meditation practice (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) is brought to life by memorable stories shared by Tara and her students as they deal with feelings of overwhelm, loss, and self-aversion, with painful relationships, and past trauma--and as they discover step-by-step the sources of love, forgiveness, compassion, and deep wisdom alive within all of us. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

The Compassionate Connection: The Healing Power of Empathy and Mindful Listening
The Compassionate Connection: The Healing Power of Empathy and Mindful Listening

Author: David Rakel

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0393247759

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“This book explains not only the healing power of compassionate human connection, but in the most accessible and practical ways, how to cultivate our capacity to create that connection and thereby empower others to find their best selves.”—John Makransky, author of Awakening through Love All of us have an innate capacity for compassion. We recognize when others are hurting, and we want to help, but we’re not always good at it. There is another way. In The Compassionate Connection, Dr. David Rakel explains how we can strengthen our bonds with others—all the while doing emotional and physical good for ourselves. As founder and director of the University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine program, Dr. Rakel discovered that we become the most effective helpers when we use the tool of human connection. Drawing on his own research and practice, as well as thirty years of published studies in medicine, sociology, psychology, meditation, and neuroscience, Dr. Rakel "stacks the deck" in favor of healing and introduces the concept of bio-psycho-spiritual authentic awareness. Not only are our bodies and minds connected, but also it has been scientifically proven that our capacity to feel beauty, awe, and compassion enhances our health and wellbeing. In The Compassionate Connection, Dr. Rakel provides an innovative approach to enhancing health in others and strengthening relationships through the art of connecting. These tools guide us to improve our connections—whether between doctor and patient, husband and wife, parent and child, or boss and employee—and live with clarity, wisdom, and good health.

Ultimate Healing
Ultimate Healing

Author: Thubten Zopa

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2001-06-15

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0861711955

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"Ultimate Healing" shows us that by transforming our minds, especially through the development of compassion, we can eliminate the ultimate cause of all disease. In addition to relating stories of people who have recovered from disease through meditation, Lama Zopa presents practical healing meditations, including white-light healing, compassion meditation, "taking and giving," and techniques to cure depression. "Ultimate Healing" shows that by opening up to the truths of impermanence, interdependence, and the suffering of others, we can heal our bodies, our lives, and the world around us.

Compassionomics
Compassionomics

Author: Anthony Mazzarelli

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781622181063

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"In Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference, physician scientists Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli uncover the eye-opening data that compassion could be a wonder drug for the 21st century. Now, for the first time ever, a rigorous review of the science - coupled with captivating stories from the front lines of medicine - demonstrates that human connection in health care matters in astonishing ways. Never before has all the evidence been synthesized together in one place."--Amazon.