Soft Skills for Caregivers: Kindness

Kindness is essential to caregiving. Yet, what does kindness really look like when you are caring for someone. Can you be too kind? In this course a definition of kindness is presented. Examples of acts of kindness are also presented. You will also learn about how to be kind to yourself.

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Course Content

What Does it Mean to be Kind?
5 Topics
The Defining Characteristics of Kindness
You Are Inspired!
The Goal of Being Kind
Acting Generously
Problem-Solving
7 Ways Kindness Impacts Your Well-Being
How Can You Demonstrate Kindness?
2 Topics
You Don’t Have to Go Out of Your Way
In Sickness and In Health
4 Principles of Kindness
How to Be Kind to Yourself
7 Topics
Tune into Your Inner Monologue
Take Time for Yourself
Avoid the Trap of Making Hasty Comparisons
An Example: When it is Difficult to Demonstrate Kindness
Don’t Push Your Feelings Aside
Meditation
Guided Meditation Activity
Final Quiz
Soft Skills for Caregivers: Kindness