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The Compassion Code: How To Say the Right Thing When the Wrong Thing Happens
What if you knew that compassion was the antidote to healing our hurt, hate-filled world? Would you know how to use it in every circumstance, with family, friends, and strangers alike? Would you be open to doing so, even when it involved acts that may seem unforgivable? Would you be willing to be gentle and sympathetic with yourself?
If you’re like many people, your heart desires to be compassionate, yet your head may simply not possess the blueprint for saying those right words at the right time, or for seeing things from a compassionate perspective rather than a judgmental one. After all, we’re a product of our upbringing and societal norms, and we’re not necessarily taught precisely what living compassionately looks like.
The Compassion Code will completely change that. After losing her mother in a tragic accident, author Laura Jack was devastated. Yet it was also a time of witnessing how people responded to her, how her family grieved differently, and how she responded herself. She went on to become a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, but beyond that, she became a keen observer of how people were missing a huge opportunity to operate with more compassion. This accessible, wisdom-filled book is the result, addressing topics such as:
• Knowing what to say—and not to say—when someone is grieving
• Understanding when to talk and when to simply listen
• Relating kindly to ourselves
• Recognizing that everyone has a story
• Dealing with compassion fatigue
• Acknowledging instead of “fixing” others with our responses
• Practicing compassion in daily life with self, other adults, children, and teens
Far from being preachy or disparaging, The Compassion Code awakens the kindheartedness that resides in all of us, urging it to stand strong as we navigate life events that can cause pain, misunderstandings, fear, hatred, and even war. With heartfelt, relatable stories, compassion coaching tips, and abundant loving action steps, the book is an invaluable guide for how to shift our mindset, diminish hurtful viewpoints, and embrace the humanity in each of us.
If you’re like many people, your heart desires to be compassionate, yet your head may simply not possess the blueprint for saying those right words at the right time, or for seeing things from a compassionate perspective rather than a judgmental one. After all, we’re a product of our upbringing and societal norms, and we’re not necessarily taught precisely what living compassionately looks like.
The Compassion Code will completely change that. After losing her mother in a tragic accident, author Laura Jack was devastated. Yet it was also a time of witnessing how people responded to her, how her family grieved differently, and how she responded herself. She went on to become a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, but beyond that, she became a keen observer of how people were missing a huge opportunity to operate with more compassion. This accessible, wisdom-filled book is the result, addressing topics such as:
• Knowing what to say—and not to say—when someone is grieving
• Understanding when to talk and when to simply listen
• Relating kindly to ourselves
• Recognizing that everyone has a story
• Dealing with compassion fatigue
• Acknowledging instead of “fixing” others with our responses
• Practicing compassion in daily life with self, other adults, children, and teens
Far from being preachy or disparaging, The Compassion Code awakens the kindheartedness that resides in all of us, urging it to stand strong as we navigate life events that can cause pain, misunderstandings, fear, hatred, and even war. With heartfelt, relatable stories, compassion coaching tips, and abundant loving action steps, the book is an invaluable guide for how to shift our mindset, diminish hurtful viewpoints, and embrace the humanity in each of us.
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208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2017
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December 20, 2020
Insightful, practical and inspiring! ❤️
July 28, 2017
By having the great privilege of seeing Laura shine in college and run businesses in Panama, I know first hand and with great certainty why she is such an influential voice. Deserved and needed. This voice ... her authentic, human voice, bursts out of each page and taps into the part of you deep down that wants or needs more attention. Yes, I recommend this book :)
January 29, 2022
There's value in this book that will help to reinforce the concept of compassion. What is missing for me is the credibility that notation and references provide. The author used quotes but didn't link all of the quotes to actual sources. The reference list is very limited and included "dot coms" which are neither reliable nor scientific. Where did the author receive her academic training? Books that are self-published are great for many settings but question the credibility of the author and the information within them.
July 31, 2017
Loved this book so much. With from-the-heart stories, actionable tips, research, and loving care, Laura Jack shares her experience as a Grief Recovery Specialist to provide insights into how we can help others in their time of crisis, loss, or need.
This is a beautiful book that everyone should read.
This is a beautiful book that everyone should read.
July 31, 2017
Loved this book so much. With from-the-heart stories, actionable tips, research, and loving care, Laura Jack shares her experience as a Grief Recovery Specialist to provide insights into how we can help others in their time of crisis, loss, or need.
This is a beautiful book that everyone should read.
This is a beautiful book that everyone should read.
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