“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” ~Dalai Lama I thought I understood compassion. Having spent ten years of my life training to be a psychiatrist, I knew how to define it, describe it, and think about it. I thought I got it. A few years ago, my brother was diagnosed with a serious mental illness. Being the mental health professional of the family, I took a long break to be with him as he navigated the initial stages of treatment. This experience taught me that compassion is more than being nice to someone for … Continue reading 6 Ways to Deepen Your Compassion to Help People Who Are Hurting