Compassion at Work (KL), 28.8.2025–29.5.2026 (5op)

Tavoitteet

General Competencies: •  Learning and Career-oriented Competencies •  Ethical and Sustainable Competencies •  Communicative and Social Competency •  Local and Global Societal Competencies Learning outcomesAfter completing the study unit:- you have gained a theoretical as well as practicalunderstanding of the main concepts: compassion,empathy, sympathy, ethics, and empathy fatigue- yiou can analyze everyday situations, life domains,and work contexts where compassion is needed- you can demonstrate increased awareness of theimportant role of compassion at work from threedistinct perspectives: for one's own well-being,for the well-being of others, as well as fororganizations- you have learned to appreciate the benefits oflearning from the best practices of otherprofessions- you can understand why compassion can be taxing onan individual and what emotional labor is- you can understand what emotion regulation is andknow of emotion regulation techniques and copingstrategies to help sustain one´s own well-being- you can reflect on the ethical aspects of situationswhere compassion is needed- you can understand personal experiences ofcompassion in relation to theoretical knowledgeand the experiences from other professionsSDG goals covered: •  SDG 4: Quality Education •  SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities •  SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Sisältö

The aim of the study unit is to increase the students'knowledge of compassion at work, both in theirfield and others. Another objective is to developa mindset that is sensitive to the needs of othersand self with regard to compassion and emotionallabor. A third aim is to introduce and developpractical skills that will aid students inbecoming compassionate co-workers, and contributeto compassionate working environments.Course content:See ItsLearning

Esitietovaatimukset

Prerequisites and co-requisites N/A