Empathy makes casting moral judgments upon others more complicated and more difficult, because seeing something of our reality in them gives them a context — a “story” like our own, which frames their choices and actions with complexities that bleed over into our stories and those of others.
D.C.’s Ballou High School chose a “restorative justice” model to address discipline issues, and it cut suspensions by more than half.See it on Scoop.it, via Radical Compassion
by John Kinyon However daunting the process may be, openly sharing emotions in the workplace makes good sense—and may even boost prosperity. Parameters of “professional behavior” in today’s workplaces vary, but bas…
Lying less may be associated with significant benefits to both our physical and mental health, according to a recent study presented at the American Psychological Association’s 120th Annual Conference. During the conference, researchers from th…
Sitting in a circle has an equalizing effect, allowing everyone to see each other clearly, inviting connection. It has a different feeling than sitting in rows to hear a presentation, or sitting in a courtroom facing a judge. There isn’t anywhere…
