1. 1 Sharing Applied Compassion Daniel E. Martin, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Management, CSUEB Visiting Associate Professor, CCARE- Stanford Director of Research, Charter for Compassion

2. Noticing Suffering, Feeling Empathy, Taking Action to Resolve the Suffering Compassion is strongly correlated with improved immune system, physical wellbeing, and improved psychological functioning (Pace et al. 2008; Gilbert, McEwan, Matos, Rivis, 2010) Why is this so rarely valued at home, society and work? Compassion:

3. Fear of Compassion and psychological wellbeing - The capacity to give and receive compassion is related significantly with measures of stress, depression and anxiety. (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo & Berger, 2014, In press) Fear of Compassion and psychological wellbeing - The capacity to give and receive compassion is related significantly with measures of stress, depression and anxiety. (Martin, Heineberg, Seppala, Doty, Zimbardo & Berger, 2014, In press) Fears of compassion StressAnxietyDepression Compassion for Others.32**.39**.35** Compassion from Others.56**.57**.71** Compassion for Self.54**.58**.74**

4. If there was a tool that would: Drive compassion through individuals, organizations and communities, Developing compassion pipeline for future Facilitating compassionate interpersonal skills development for students, employees, civilians Used to report corporate social responsibility Position the organizations as a great places to work Would organizations use it? Personal, Community & Organizational Action Compassion can be expressed in Measurable, Behavioral Ways

5. 5 Psychological Benefits of Sharing Why would anyone waste their time developing compassion with a stranger? Recent reviews of helping behaviors suggest benefits: Lowered levels of depression Experiencing greater personal happiness Life satisfaction Self-esteem Giving help is also related to higher levels of positive mental health, life adjustment, lower feelings of hopelessness and depression. In other words, it pays to be a compassionate sharing partner (even if you are evil).

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7. Along with meeting occupational and psychosocial goals, we are integrating prompts based on Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness to fully address the Drive, Fear and Soothing systems of participants. CCARE and the Charter for Compassion are partnering to ensure the broadest range of communities (Health Care, Non-Profits, and Business) benefit from CM. How? Compassionat e Collaboration

8. How can we help you? Thank You! Please reach out today, or via LinkedIn: DanMartinVP or dmartinprime@gmail.com