Compassion

Brené Brown on Empathy

What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

[Duration: 2:53 min]

Final Exam - They Chose Compassion Over High Marks

Is scoring top in class more important than having compassion? In a harsh environment called school, the top 3 students in the class are tasked to help their classmate NINA improve her exam score. As they get to know NINA better, they find out that she is ill and the upcoming test could be her final exam in school.

[Duration: 13:03 min]

A Drop Of Hope: All This "Problem" Student Needed A Bit Of Compassion

A tale of hope, "Setitis Harapan" tells a story about Farah, a seemingly problematic student who comes to school late and sleeps in class. In a turn of events, Farah lives with her father selling nasi lemak and is determined to work hard for her father. To Farah, "I don't need a comfortable life; I just want him by my side."

[Duration: 4:56 min]

My Grandpa Has Dementia: When Caregivers Need Help

What help is there for dementia? Where can dementia caregivers find support? For Bethany’s grandpa, it’s at St Luke’s ElderCare’s dementia day care where they engage the elderly with reminiscence therapy, cognitive activities and reality orientation therapy. Who's going to offer help to the caregivers if the day care is closed during the period of Circuit Breaker?

[Duration: 8:15 min]

Daisies And Sparrows: What Are Your Most Cherished Memories Of Your Parents?

A boy lives through his adolescence, teenage and adult days. Each step along the way, his mother is always there, providing love and support, even if he doesn’t see it. As he grows up and becomes a parent, he tries to be the best father he could be for his son. This film is about parental love and the passage of time. It is also a story of empathy and appreciation.

[Duration: 12:47 min]

"Mr Indifferent" by Aryasb Feiz

Sometimes we can walk through life with our ‘blinkers’ on. This means we are not engaging with the world around us or seeing all the opportunities and beauty within it. Sometimes we can feel as though we are insignificant, but the truth is we all have the power to impact the world in a positive way.

[Duration: 2:45 min]