YH-4-048 (0) - Compassion at Work

• 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
• 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
• 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
• 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

English

Optional

First

5 cr

The aim of the study unit is to increase the students'
knowledge of compassion at work, both in their
field and others. Another objective is to develop
a mindset that is sensitive to the needs of others
and self with regard to compassion and emotional
labor. A third aim is to introduce and develop
practical skills that will aid students in
becoming compassionate co-workers, and contribute
to compassionate working environments.

After completing the study unit the student:
- has gained a theoretical as well as practical
understanding of the main concepts: compassion,
empathy, sympathy, ethics, and empathy fatigue
- can analyze everyday situations, life domains,
and work contexts where compassion is needed
- demonstrates increased awareness of the
important role of compassion at work from three
distinct perspectives: for one's own well-being,
for the well-being of others, as well as for
organizations
- has learned to appreciate the benefits of
learning from the best practices of other
professions
- can understand why compassion can be taxing on
an individual and what emotional labor is
- can understand what emotion regulation is and
know of emotion regulation techniques and coping
strategies to help sustain one´s own well-being

- can reflect on the ethical aspects of situations
where compassion is needed
- can understand their personal experiences of
compassion in relation to theoretical knowledge
and the experiences from other professions

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• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 54 hours
• Individual studies - 27 hours
• Internet-based studies - 54 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

Participation in study unit

• Eronen Lotta
• Gray Pamela
• Nåls Jan

Nåls Jan

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No limit (63 students enrolled)

Until further notice

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2023-08-10 to 2023-12-10