"It's really important for people to clarify their values in a good moment, instead of a heated moment, because that's when we get really hot, we get emotional, and our brain goes to a different place, said Tietsort, an assistant professor of organizational communication at the University of Denver."
"A lot of undergraduates feel alone and they feel like it's vulnerable to reach out, Tietsort said. How do we help support students having meaningful connections with others? I see compassion as the heart of that."
The Compassion Lab teaches students skills for responding thoughtfully to disagreement by encouraging value clarification in calm moments to avoid reactive, emotional responses. The program began as a one-time course in fall 2023 and expanded into a mobile classroom option for faculty and staff across disciplines, including political science, business, and residential assistant training. More than 600 students have participated, with over 90 percent reporting improved understanding of how to put compassion into practice. The Lab is part of a universitywide 4D Experience launched in fall 2022 that pairs peer mentors and immersive retreats to develop interpersonal and emotional skills employers seek.
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