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Like other psychological resources, compassion is something that can be experienced in the moment asa state and cultivated over time as a trait. Compassion also includes more than prosocial or altruistic behavior – cultivating a compassionate mindset involves learning to recognize suffering in oneself and others, and acting to prevent or alleviate the distress.  \nThrough mindful design, Cultivating Compassion serves to actualize the mission of many academic institutions to both inform and make a difference that supports the broader social good. Cultivating Compassion provides learners with life-affirming skills that can help them manage difficulties, promote health and well-being, and encourage a collective motivation to contribute positively to the communities in which we reside.  \n“This was the most amazing course I have ever taken. I have learned so much from this course and I genuinely feel as though it has allowed me to better myself in so many ways. I cannot wait to see where this course goes in the future, and I hope every student across the U.S. will have the opportunity to take this amazing class.”  \n“Everyone should be required to take this course! I feel I ama better human for having learned and practiced this material. The information gained was unique and helpful for dayto-day life.”  \n“This course not only gave me skills and lessons that helped in my first semester of college but are things I can realistically use for the rest of my life.”  \nOverview  \nIn Cultivating Compassion, students learn about and enhance compassion for others, from others, and to oneself in their everyday lives. The interactive and applied nature of course activities encourage ongoing engagement and practice with useful tools for developing a scientifically informed, compassionate understanding of ourselves and fostering a greater sense of connection with oneself and others. Throughout the course, there are frequent and consistent opportunities to engage in a variety of experiential activities and mindfulness-based practices designed to help students learn how to: pay attention in the present moment without judging or criticizing; promote feelings of open-heartedness connection to oneself and others; and acknowledge and examine positive experiences that can increase our capacity to reflect, be creative, and engage with life’s difficulties in a helpful manner.  \nThis lower division course does not assume students have any prior knowledge on the subject of compassion or mindfulness and is appropriate for those just beginning their undergraduate years to those who are close to graduating. Similarly, students majoring in diverse disciplines can be successful in and benefit from the course.  \n“This class (as my first introduction to college) has done wonders for me. It helped me learn more about myself, learn how to be more compassionate to myself and others, really helped become more confident and made me feel like I was heard and understood. It gave me a supportive group of individuals who were just as passionate as me and let me feel as if I could be 100% myself and get no judgement. It is easily one of the greatest classes I have ever taken, and I wish I could take it every year.”  \n“I absolutely loved this course. By far, my favorite course I have taken so far. Everything I learned was something I will be able to use and benefit from for the rest of my life. Every assignment was relevant and beneficial to my learning and growth.”  \n“This class is a wonderful tool in both wellbeing and community building. It is fantastic to be introduced to different mindfulness practices, and very beneficial in discovering how our bodies and minds work together to protect and regulate ourselves, as well ashow they work in helping and interacting with other human beings.”  \nDesigning and Implementing this Course  \nThe purpose ","cbCaifDOMD72d6MO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifDOMD72d6MO","pdf",38126057,"English","# Overview\n## Learning goals and mindfulness-based practices\n## Course level and student fit\n# Designing and Implementing this Course\n## Guiding criteria and compassionate course delivery\n## Background and delivery formats","[{\"question\":\"What is Cultivating Compassion designed to help students do?\",\"answer\":\"Students learn to enhance compassion for others, from others, and to oneself in everyday life. 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