This session explores positive altruism—helping behavior that increases welfare for both the giver and recipient—as a powerful antidote to workplace incivility. Drawing from positive psychology research and my Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) capstone on altruism, participants will discover how organizations can cultivate cultures where kindness becomes a mutual benefit rather than a burden.
We'll examine the empathy-altruism connection and address common barriers like emotional exhaustion and decision-making bias that prevent sustainable helping behaviors. I will introduce evidence-based practices, including loving-kindness meditation adaptations for workplace settings, that promote empathy while protecting against burnout.
Participants will explore how positive altruism facilitates post-traumatic growth and builds resilience in organizational contexts. Real-world case studies will demonstrate how companies have successfully transformed toxic cultures by implementing positive altruism frameworks. Interactive exercises will help attendees identify opportunities within their own organizations to replace incivility with intentional acts of mutual benefit.
Positive altruism isn't just about being nice. It's about creating sustainable business practices where helping others becomes a source of energy rather than depletion. Attendees will leave with practical tools to measure and cultivate positive altruism, turning workplace kindness from wishful thinking into strategic advantage.
Sponsored by Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive Category I continuing education contact hours. Provider ID#101039
