SOCI 602 - Compassion, Connection, and Belonging

    Recent Professors
    Romana Pires
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    0
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of SOCI 602
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This noncredit course introduces compassion-based mindfulness for personal well-being and workplace readiness. Compassion practices have been shown to lower anxiety, improve resilience, and strengthen connection and belonging. Included in this course are core compassion practices including self-compassion, gratitude, equanimity, and loving kindness, along with an exploration of compassion tools within the social context of workplace and organizational environments and interactions. You are invited to engage with these tools at a pace that feels safe. Whether you're preparing for a career in healthcare, education, social work, or any people-centered path, this course offers valuable soft skills you can include on your resume and California's Digital Career Passport. Completion of SOC 601 and SOC 602 are required to earn the Certificate in Mindfulness for Work and Community.