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

Objective

General Competencies:Learning and Career-oriented CompetenciesEthical and Sustainable CompetenciesCommunicative and Social CompetencyLocal and Global Societal CompetenciesLearning outcomesAfter completing the study unit:you have gained a theoretical as well as practical understanding of the main concepts: compassion, empathy, sympathy, ethics, and empathy fatigueyou can analyze everyday situations, life domains, and work contexts where compassion is neededyou can demonstrate 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 organizationsyou have learned to appreciate the benefits of learning from the best practices of other professionsyou can understand why compassion can be taxing on an individual and what emotional labor isyou can understand what emotion regulation is and know of emotion regulation techniques and coping strategies to help sustain one´s own well-beingyou can reflect on the ethical aspects of situations where compassion is neededyou can understand personal experiences of compassion in relation to theoretical knowledge and the experiences from other professionsSDG goals covered:SDG 4: Quality EducationSDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesSDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Content

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.

Qualifications

Prerequisites and co-requisites N/A