Training: Methods
Methods and Processed for Teaching Empathy.
Foundation for Learning Empathy
1. Know that we are all ready very empathic.
we are wired for empathy
2. Know that we can increase empathy
the brain neurons can rewire
practice improves empathy
3. Know there are many benefits to increasing empathy
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4. Know there are Blocks to empathy
5. Have the intention to to improve empathy.
6. Learn the Practices
Learn empathic listening
inform yourself about empathy
Stress reduction
"This is the characteristic that makes the act of empathy unteachable. Instead, promoting attitudes and behaviors such as
self-awareness,
nonjudgmental positive regard for others,
good listening skills,
and self-confidence
are suggested as important in the development of clinicians who will demonstrate an empathic willingness."
“Cultivating Empathy” in the January/February 2021 issue of Experience Life.
Practicing empathy is an essential step to resolving conflict and developing meaningful relationships. Here are five ways to activate empathy.How to Activate Empathy
Shift into an empathy-ready mindset: Take a few slow breaths and soften your muscles, particularly those in your stomach and shoulders. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which shuts off the fight-or-flight response.
Ask open-ended questions: Phrasing like “Tell me about . . .” or “What’s it like for you when . . .” sets a tone of respectful curiosity and encourages deeper, richer responses from the speaker.
Practice active listening: Let go of the impulse to respond and instead focus all of your attention on listening. When the other person has finished talking, summarize what you heard and ask if you understood.
Recognize the limits of empathy: You can never fully understand another person’s experience, and it’s OK to acknowledge that. A simple “I can only imagine how hard that must be” goes a long way.
Pass it on: Cultivate empathy in the next generation. Encourage kids to read books about different cultures, reflect on what others may be experiencing, and practice active listening in their own interactions.
How Empathy Affects Learning, And How To Cultivate It In Your Students
By Saga Briggs
November 1st, 2014
How to Cultivate Empathy for Learning
The challenge we all face isn’t why but how to cultivate empathy in ourselves and others, so that we thrive as individuals, as a society, and as a planet. Thankfully, the science increasingly suggests that cognitive empathy in particular is a skill that can be learned and mastered, and we are gaining a better understanding of just how to do so.
1. Practice Role Playing.
2. Focus on Non-Cognitive Skills.
3. Promote Emotional Literacy.
4. Create a Sense of Community.
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