Have you ever wondered what the difference is between empathy and sympathy? For many, empathy is a really hard concept to understand and even more difficult to display. Empathy fuels connection; sympathy drives disconnection.
In this short animated video presentation entitled The Power of Empathy by Brene’ Brown and illustrated by Katy Davis, we realize the true impact of Empathy and why it is so important to fuel connections with others.
“I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.” ~ Maya AngelouUnlike sympathy, empathy has the power to add positive emotion to an alluringly negative interaction, to negate or soften its influence and impa…
Four Week Series: Conflict and Empathy http://j.mp/ZQ1Iab ;Pattie Porter (The Texas Conflict Coach) Interviews Edwin Rutsch Part 1: What Does Empathy Got To Do With It? For many of us engaged in conflict or embroiled in a dispute, i…
Contagious yawning is a well-documented phenomenon in humans and has recently attracted much attention from developmental and comparative sciences. The function, development and underlying mechanisms of the phenomenon, however, remain largely unclear. …
We’re in the midst of an empathy crisis. Studies of young adults show that, compared to 30 years ago, empathy has reduced by 40%….Advancements like virtual reality are being used to create new and exciting ways to engage audiences and…
