The Art (and Science) of “Being With”
For the last several years, I’ve had the honor of teaching pre-meds at University of Notre Dame. The course is called “The Pathos Project”. Pathos, in translation, means suffering. Our goal is to [...]
Presence is the Cornerstone of Caregiving
Last week, we talked about Jennifer (the woman who held my hand in the emergency room and assured me “I’m here” during the worst moments of my life) and how simple human presence is at the heart [...]
Two Most Compassionate Words We Can Say to Another
Has your life ever been turned upside down? I mean that jolting change when a major event happens. Unfortunately, we’ve all experienced something similar. At age 18, my life was turned upside [...]
Your Journey to Deeper Compassion
Hi, new friend! As promised, here’s the video: Compassion Is Action. Compassion is where the science of healthcare meets the heart. And it CAN be learned as well as passed down, even spread. [...]
