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COMPASSION ACTIVE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Clinical Psychology
- Human Behaviour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- active compassion
1, record 1, English, active%20compassion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active compassion ... involves a heartfelt response to the suffering of others ... This concept emphasizes not just feeling compassion but also actively striving to alleviate suffering. The essence of active compassion lies in the genuine desire to help those in pain, highlighting the importance of taking tangible actions to support and uplift others in their times of need. 1, record 1, English, - active%20compassion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Psychologie clinique
- Comportement humain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compassion active
1, record 1, French, compassion%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La compassion active stimule des zones du cerveau qui sécrètent des neurotransmetteurs positifs qui nous revigorent, comme l'ocytocine et la vasopressine. 1, record 1, French, - compassion%20active
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y salud mental
- Psicología clínica
- Comportamiento humano
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- compasión activa
1, record 1, Spanish, compasi%C3%B3n%20activa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La compasión activa va más allá de la mera simpatía o compasión pasiva. Requiere coraje y valentía para tomar medidas concretas para ayudar a aliviar el sufrimiento de los demás, ya sea a través de acciones caritativas, voluntariado o defensa de los derechos humanos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - compasi%C3%B3n%20activa
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