All of us want our doctors to treat us with care. But the rigorous, high-stress training provided by medical schools seems to zap students of empathy for patients and well-being, making it less likely ...

Last year my colleague and I were invited to teach a compassion meditation program to third graders at a local elementary school. As I walked through the halls of the school on my way to class, I ...

An international team of researchers has found that Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT) can significantly improve the mental and physical health of children in foster care. CBCT is a therapy ...

PEORIA — Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich took the course because he thought it might be useful for police officers and firefighters who deal with violence and trauma as part of their jobs. Peoria ...