Why is there so much hatred in the world today? We hate because it is surprisingly easy to have "compassion fatigue", to lose our compassion for others. Jon's talk draws on his experience as a trainer of counsellors to make us aware of how, and why, we can lose our compassion.
Jon is a qualified psychotherapist, trainer, and organisational consultant with over 38 years experience. He has worked in the UK, America, and India in a variety of settings with a wide range of clients including those with addiction issues, mental health problems and histories of personal trauma. Jon has a special interest in helping individuals raise awareness of their blocks to emotional well-being and making positive life choices. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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