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 A couple of years ago we started a
program at the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) to teach
empathy and compassion. This project, called Roots of Compassion
and Kindness (ROCK), has now gained center status and our growth
continues.
So far ROCK is offering six college level classes that teach about
empathy and compassion. The college students complete their service
hours by bringing what they learn in class to schoolchildren.
Learning about kindness and compassion has made an enormous
difference in both the college students and the schoolchildren.
Teachers have reported improved relationships with peers and
improvements in the academic markers. Research is underway.
You can learn a bit more about ROCK by
clicking here
The center is developing research, connecting with other programs
with similar visions and missions and expanding its reach beyond
the university and the schools. We invite you to participate in the
upcoming trainings February 25 and 26th. There is no cost to you.
You can participate via Zoom or in person (at the FGCU). There are
three public sessions, two on Friday, one on Saturday morning.
Please register ahead of time because the space is limited.
For those of you focused on promoting compassion in the
community and supporting the ROCK Center with your feedback, Feb 25
in the morning (9-12), click below:
In-person RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-conducted-by-dr-ryder-delaloye-tickets-261312361307
Zoom-only RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-conducted-by-dr-ryder-delaloye-on-zoom-tickets-261324587877
For counselors, social workers, and those
who want to know more about compassionate-based therapeutic
options, Feb 25 in the afternoon (1-4), click below:
In-person RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-fr-pm-with-dr-ryder-delaloye-in-person-tickets-261341137377
Zoom-only RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-fr-pm-with-dr-ryder-delaloye-on-zoom-tickets-261332792417
For educators and parents interested in knowing more about
socio-emotional learning, Feb 26th in the morning (9-12) click
below
In-person RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overview-of-the-science-of-compassion-w-see-learningsat-amin-person-tickets-261354226527
Zoom-only RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overview-of-the-science-of-compassion-through-see-learning-sat-am-zoom-tickets-261351207497
The sessions will be conducted by Dr. Ryder Delaloye, Associate Director of
the SEE Learning Program at Emory’s Center for Contemplative
Science and Compassion-Based Ethics.
Please
call Dr. Maria Roca at 239-590-7185 (Integrated
Studies department) or contact Dr. Megan Norcia at mnorcia@fgcu.edu - (ROCK manager) or me (see below) if you have
any questions.
Dr. Silvia Casabianca, LMHC
Chair - Advisory Board
239-322-4977
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