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Virginia Sampson

Speaker/Consultant/Attorney
Virginia Hunter Sampson
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Virginia has been a lawyer (and judge) for over 30 years. She has also been a single mother to four children, victim of domestic violence, and a full time caregiver to her husband who contracted ALS. As a result of the challenges she faced in both her professional and personal life, Virginia discovered the power of compassion to heal and flourish. That discovery led her to study the fascinating science of compassion and happiness. Compassion creates “success” in all areas of our lives including health, well-being and professionally. Be compassionate and be successful.

She has authored several books on the subject of compassion – one for adults, "Compassion Magic", and a book series for children. She travels around the country and even abroad to bring the message of the power of compassion to improve lives, careers, health and more.

Current position (2)

Speaker/Consultant/Attorney

Virginia Hunter Sampson

Lawyer helping seniors

Sampson Elder Law

Degrees (1)
J.D., Law
Loyola Law School
1979 to 1982

Presentations

Presentations (4)
Compassion creates Professional Success

Compassion has significant, positive impacts on all areas of our lives including our personal relationships, our communities, our schools and our businesses. It improves our physical and psychological health. These conclusions are the result of studies conducted by psychologists at Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford and more. Compassion, among other things, connects us to each other in meaningful ways. It is perhaps the glue that holds us all together. Its absence divides us and wounds us. It is contagious.

It is the key to professional and business success.

Compassion Fatigue in Health Care Professionals/Caregivers- What to do?

Compassion fatigue or burnout is all too common among healthcare professionals and caregivers. For employers, it results in high employee turnover and health related absences. It also negatively impacts the quality of care provided.

On an individual basis, burnout results in, among other things, depression and a sense of isolation. Burnout interferes with the ability of the caregiver to be compassionate and caring when providing care. This can create a huge burden of guilt.

There are scientifically based information, strategies and tools for combating compassion fatigue and preventing burnout.

Compassion and Health

Compassion has major health benefits! One of the best strategies for improving and/or maintaining your physical and psychological health is to practice compassion. Exciting research is being conducted at universities all over the country including UC Berkeley and Stanford into the relationship of compassion and health. There is a mind/body connection and compassion is manifested in our physical bodies. Compassion, among other things, reduces our heart rate, stress and inflammation which is at the root cause of many diseases. In addition, compassion helps us live longer and thrive. It contributes greatly to our overall well-being.

There are scientifically based information, strategies and tools for creating better health through compassion.

Building compassionate communities

Compassion connects us together in caring and supportive communities.

What is compassion? It literally means “to suffer together” Social scientists define it as the feeling that arises when you witness another’s suffering and feel motivated to help relieve that suffering.

Really why do we care if we area compassionate or live in compassionate communities. If we want to thrive and succeed don’t we just need to work harder at our relationships and in the business world. I don’t see where compassion is going to help me personally get ahead. I’m Ok talking about compassion in church and I do some volunteer work to help those less fortunate. Why should I do more than that?

Well it turns out that being compassionate is good for your personally There are proven health benefits, psychological benefits and it leads to and increases happiness.

We all make excuses. Well I don’t know how to be compassionate. I just don’t have time or I don’t feel like being compassionate. There are very simple

Workshops (2)
Alleviate & Prevent Burnout
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

Compassion fatigue or burnout is all too common among healthcare professionals and caregivers. For employers, it results in high employee turnover and health related absences. It also negatively impacts the quality of care provided.

Create Business and Professional Success with Compassion
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

Learn what makes business/ leaders/ professionals successful and how you can incorporate those practices into your business/ life to help you thrive and succeed.

Past talks (14)
Self-Compassion and Caregivers
City of San Marcos Caregiver Conference
San Marcos, Texas
2016
Building Compassionate Communities
Wimberly Community Civic Club
Wimberly Texas
2016
Navigating the Aging Process with Compassion
Annual Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference
Round Rock, Texas
2016
Compassion Creates Success
Global Tech Women Voices Conference
Worldwide
2017
Compassion and Health
Case Manager Society of America Annual Convention
Austin, Texas
January 10, 2017
Managing a Health Challenge as a caregiver
Managing a health challenge - Caregivers
Austin, Texas
January 10, 2017
Managing a health challenge
AGE of Central Texas
Austin, Texas
January 10, 2017
The Power of Compassion
Butterflies of Wisdom
podcast
January 10, 2017
Compassion will Change your Life
Andy Armento Talk Show
podcast
January 10, 2018
Alleviate and Prevent Burnout - Compassion Fatigue
The Compassion Fatigue Podcast
podcast
January 10, 2017
How practicing compassion can prevent burnout
Smart Linx Podcast
podcast
January 10, 2017
Why practice compassion?
Free Your Mind with Trease Smith
podcast
January 10, 2017
Caregivers - How to care for yourself.
Australian Dementia and Love National Symposium
Ballarat, Australia
January 10, 2017
Navigating a Health Challenge
Austin Cancer Rehab
Austin, Texas
January 10, 2017
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Books & Articles (6)

Compassion Magic
Hugo House,
2016
Superhero Sam Saves His Family
Hugo House,
2015
One Simple Practice to Thrive in every are of your life- Compassion
Mother Nature's Fallout - Harvey, Irma and more
Do you feel lonely even in a crowd?
What's wrong with you- Absolutely nothing.

Expertise (8)

Social & Political
Business
Education
Business motivation Motivational speaker Childhood Education Interpersonal Leadership Personal Development

Awards & certifications (2)

First Place Non-Fiction Inspirational for book - Compassion Magic
Texas Author's Association
2017
First Place Children Educational Book for Superhero Sam Saves His Family
Texas Author's Association
2016
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Why choose me? 

Heal and thrive in business, life, health, relationships by harnessing the science of compassion.

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