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Compassion : social significance, role in healthcare and psychological effects /

Compassion positively correlates to happiness and increases in psychological capabilities, as supported by a substantial body of research. The concept of compassion has been used in a diversity of fields, applications and motivations. The first chapter of this book attempts to theoretically suggest...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Grant, Pauline (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Publishers, [2015]
Colección:Psychology of emotions, motivations, and actions series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Compassion positively correlates to happiness and increases in psychological capabilities, as supported by a substantial body of research. The concept of compassion has been used in a diversity of fields, applications and motivations. The first chapter of this book attempts to theoretically suggest how compassionate and self-compassionate interventions can benefit both the patients and health practitioners, by 1. Investigating the relevance/importance of considering different cultural backgrounds and 2. By introducing emergent findings on self-kindness and 3. By highlighting the significance o.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-116) and index.
ISBN:9781634830126
1634830121