Recent social psychological studies in university settings suggests that witnessing both compassionate and pro-social behavior inspires others to behave in a similar manner, with significant psychological benefits for those witnessing the positive even…

Being good does a body good. The Bible says so, and science proves it, author Stephen Post told a group at Baylor University.Medical science demonstrates people experience feelings of serenity when they help others, said Post, founding direct…

Reaching out and contributing to the lives of others doesn’t only make you a good Christian (or simply a good person). The act of compassion has major health benefits, starting with the alleviation of stress.====================When people a…

Being good does a body good. The Bible says so, and science proves it, author Stephen Post told a group at Baylor University.Medical science demonstrates people experience feelings of serenity when they help others, said Post, founding direct…

EmpathyWorks:  Focuses on the value and impact of empathy and related skills, particularly in health care settings. Topics will include clinician-patient communication, patient-centered care, patient activation, health behavior change and clincian…

New Findings Spur Debate: Are Some Psychopaths Curable? Critics say psychopaths only lack a certain form of empathy. Their ability to understand it is part of what makes them so dangerous…But when the team showed movies after mandating…

Here’s why empathy is the most important skill that you should be practicing to be a happier and better person.======================Why should you explicitly work to enhance your ability to empathize with others?=======You will be more likely to treat…

• Our ability to care for others depends on emotionally-based empathic considerations as well as on rational considerations.• Academic research and teaching in the social sciences has placed ever-increasing emphasis on empathy, focusing on it…