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Why is compassion so powerful? Like many forms of spirituality and meditation, compassion practice has been shown by research to enhance your health, psychological well-being, relationships, and sense of purpose. "The unique quality of compassion," teaches Dr. Kelly McGonigal, "is that its benefits extend to the one who offers it, the one who receives it, and all those who witness compassion in action." With The Science of Compassion, this acclaimed researcher presents a practical workshop to help you understand what makes compassion work.

For over 800 years, Tibetan Buddhists have used lojong (literally, "mind training") to transform difficulties into insights, and conflict into genuine communication. Lojong practice uses a special meditation technique and 59 written maxims - a treasury of practical wisdom that inspires everyday awareness. Awakening Compassion is the first audio retreat on the practice of lojong taught by Pema Chödrön, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun and best-selling author.

Gentle parenting, specifically Hand in Hand Parenting, is awesome and sometimes REALLY hard. As a parent myself my Hand In Hand parenting and peaceful parenting are a constant work in progress.I'm a Mom of 3 and an Emotionally Focused Family Therapist Supervisor. In this podcast I share what I've learned while using Hand In Hand Parenting with my own children as well as what I've learned as a therapist to help other parents know they are not alone in their struggles. I help parents tune into their own inner challenges which may make gentle parenting, Hand in Hand Parenting, and peaceful ...

A lively and and engaging look at hospice care services. See how families can qualify for help and how hospice can improve quality of life.

For readers of Atul Gawande and Siddhartha Mukherjee--a timely, vital exploration of the burnout, grief, depression, and trauma that America’s healthcare system engenders among doctors, nurses, and medical workers. Practicing medicine is traumatic: coping with the death of a patient, sharing a...

‘The most life-affirming book ever written about death.’ Sandi Toksvig ‘One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.’ Anita Anand ‘Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.’...