A new study from Stanford University researchers has found that there is a direct correlation between empathy training for teachers and reduced suspensions in schools.
According to the study, which was recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, teachers who received reading material and online courses teaching empathy were significantly less likely to suspend students than teachers who did not.
President Barack Obama visit to Israel was going well until a speech to students in Jerusalem Thursday. The speech itself was a success until Obama chose to lecture Israeli students about having empathy for Palestinians. “And put yourself in thei…
This week Listening is on our minds. Listening, and how it can generate real change, produce unexpected outcomes…and foster real innovation.Creating real change is what we’re all here to do…we haven’t met a single person comin…
Empathy plays a critical role in fostering and maintaining social relations. Narcissists lack empathy, and this may account for their interpersonal failures. But why do narcissists lack empathy? Are they incapable, or is change possible? Three studies …
Although this is still a hypothesis that I look forward to testing with my colleagues at CCARE, I suggest here that practicing compassion could be a major path to reducing or eliminating chronic stress. Self-compassion practiced wisely could help reduc…
