The Art and Science of Compassion, A Primer: Reflections of a Physician-Chaplain

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Agnes M.F. Wong (Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, University of Toronto) Roshi Joan

The Art and Science of Compassion, A Primer

Reflections of a Physician-Chaplain

Agnes M.F. Wong (Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, University of Toronto), Roshi Joan

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Oxford University Press Inc
03 June 2021

Clinical & internal medicine; Palliative medicine

The Art and Science of Compassion, A Primer offers a succinct, all-in-one introduction to the full gamut of compassion, from the evolutional, biological, behavioural, and psychological, to the social, philosophical, and spiritual. Drawing on her diverse background as a clinician, scientist, educator, and chaplain, Dr. Wong presents a wealth of scientific evidence supporting that compassion is both innate and trainable. By interleaving personal experiences and reflections, she shares her insights on what it takes to cultivate compassion to support the art of medicine and caregiving. The training described in this book draws on both contemplative and scientific disciplines to help clinicians develop cognitive, attentional, affective, and somatic skills that are critical for the cultivation of compassion. With striking illustrations for key concepts and concise summaries for each chapter, this book provides a solid conceptual framework and practical approaches to cultivate compassion.

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By: Agnes M.F. Wong (Professor Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences Professor Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences University of Toronto)
Foreword by: Roshi Joan
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 137mm, Width: 206mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9780197551387
ISBN 10: 0197551386
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 03 June 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Roshi Joan Halifax Foreword by Gregory L. Fricchione 1. What are Empathy and Compassion? A Western Perspective 2. Is Compassion Innate? A Physiological Perspective 3. Is Compassion Innate? A Psychological Perspective 4. Is Compassion Innate? Spiritual and Eastern Perspectives 5. East Meets West: Is Compassion Trainable? A Neuroscientific Perspective 6. What are the Obstacles to Compassion? 7. What Does it Take to Cultivate Compassion? 8. A Wholistic Approach to Compassionate and Flourishing Life

Dr. Agnes M.F. Wong, MD, PhD, FRCSC, is Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Psychology at the University of Toronto, and an active staff Ophthalmologist at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. In addition to her clinical and academic work, she is also a trained chaplain whose work combines mindfulness, compassion, reflective practices, and system thinking to enhance wellness at the personal, interpersonal, and system level.