Joining us for this episode of The 12 Minutes of Workplace Health are Dr Anna Weller and Dr Katy Stevens, clinical psychologists with over 20 years of experience in trauma-focused work. Together, they founded Three Minds Psychology to promote the importance of compassion in the workplace. Here’s what Katy and Anna discussed with Harry:  Compassion is defined as approaching and managing suffering with empathy, communication, and understanding, rather than avoiding it Human brains are wired for social connection and belonging, meaning can trigger threat-based emotions when individuals feel disconnected or judged Fostering compassion in the workplace operates at both individual and team levels, involving skills training in mindfulness and emotional regulation, and promoting compassionate communication and psychological safety Senior leaders play a crucial role in modelling and setting tone for a compassionate workplace, with their active involvement being essential for the successful implementation of compassion-focused practices Effective strategies for implementing compassion in larger organisations can involve both top-down approaches and breaking down hierarchies to foster genuine, cross-boundary conversations and relationships Links from this episode: Three Minds Psychology Connect with us on LinkedIn