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Sharing Sharing Applied Applied

CompassionCompassionDaniel E. Martin, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Management,

CSUEBVisiting Associate Professor, CCARE-

StanfordDirector of Research, Charter for

Compassion

Noticing Suffering, Feeling Empathy, Noticing Suffering, Feeling Empathy,

Taking Action to Resolve the SufferingTaking Action to Resolve the Suffering

Compassion is strongly correlated with improved immune

system, physical wellbeing, and improved psychological

functioning (Pace et al. 2008; Gilbert, McEwan, Matos, Rivis, 2010)

Why is this so rarely valued at home, society and work?

Compassion:Compassion:

Fear of Fear of CompassionCompassion and and psychological wellbeing psychological wellbeing

- - The capacity to give and receive The capacity to give and receive compassioncompassion is related significantly with is related significantly with measures of measures of stress, depression and anxiety. stress, depression and anxiety. (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo & Berger, 2014, In press) & Berger, 2014, In press)

Fear of Fear of CompassionCompassion and and psychological wellbeing psychological wellbeing

- - The capacity to give and receive The capacity to give and receive compassioncompassion is related significantly with is related significantly with measures of measures of stress, depression and anxiety. stress, depression and anxiety. (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo & Berger, 2014, In press) & Berger, 2014, In press)

Fears of compassion

Stress Anxiety Depression

Compassion for Others

.32** .39** .35**

Compassion from Others

.56** .57** .71**

Compassion for Self

.54** .58** .74**

If there was a tool that would:

Drive compassion through individuals, organizations and communities,

Developing compassion pipeline for future

Facilitating compassionate interpersonal skills development for students, employees, civilians

Used to report corporate social responsibility

Position the organizations as a great places to work

Would organizations use it?

Personal, Community & Organizational Action

Compassion can be expressed in

Measurable, Behavioral Ways

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Psychological Benefits of Sharing

Why would anyone waste their time developing compassion with a stranger?

Recent reviews of helping behaviors suggest benefits: •Lowered levels of depression•Experiencing greater personal happiness•Life satisfaction•Self-esteem

Giving help is also related to higher levels of positive mental health, life adjustment, lower feelings of hopelessness and depression. In other words, it pays to be a compassionate sharing partner (even if you are evil).

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Along with meeting occupational and psychosocial goals, we are integrating prompts based on Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness to fully address the Drive, Fear and Soothing systems of participants.

CCARE and the Charter for Compassion are partnering to ensure the broadest range of

communities (Health Care, Non-Profits, and Business) benefit from

CM. How?

Compassionate

Collaboration

How can we help you?

Thank You! Please reach out today, or via

LinkedIn: DanMartinVP or dmartinprime@gmail.com