Compassionate Communication Virtual Workshop Series
Hosted by UC San Diego's Center for Compassionate Communication, the Compassionate Communication Virtual Workshop Series is a free, skills-based program, specially designed for health care professionals, medical educators, and researchers. Through interactive sessions, participants learn how to communicate with greater compassion—and, in turn, greater effectiveness—with patients, health care teams, medical trainees, and beyond.
On-Demand
Master the Art of Communicating Research
This free, on-demand webinar helps you structure a clear, audience-specific elevator pitch to relay your research to the lay public. The session introduces a simple tool and repeatable method to craft your message for students, funders, the media, and beyond. Download the Big Idea form.
Understanding the Value of Mediation
This free, on-demand webinar introduces the fundamental principles of mediation, offering an overview of key concepts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the mediation process, enhance their communication and listening skills, learn strategies for resolving conflicts, and recognize when mediation is an appropriate tool for managing difficult conversations.
Let's Talk: Media Interviews with Marcy McGinnis
This free, on-demand webinar, led by veteran CBS News broadcast executive Marcy McGinnis, will show you how to prepare for media interviews with various audiences and get camera-ready in an inclusive, supportive environment.
Raise Your Voice: How to Write Op-Eds & Letters to the Editor
This free, on-demand webinar, led by Elizabeth Bass of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, teaches you how to use your expertise and credentials to provide accurate information, correct errors (or lies), and advocate for policies you support via opinion pieces and letters to the editor. Download Resources.
Hearing Myself Think: In the Belly of the Whale
This free, on-demand webinar, led by award-winning poet Thomas Dooley, helps you understand the value of analogy and reflection to help communicate across differences. This is a moving experience that we hope will provide you with both insight and wellness.