Chapter 02
― Carl Rogers Empathic: An Unappreciated Way of Being
Empathy] is one of the most delicate and powerful ways we have of using ourselves. In spite of all that has been said and written on this topic, it is a way of being that is rarely seen in full bloom in a relationship.
2. Accurate Empathy
Reading Time: 3 min
Empathy - feeling in.
* What Empathy is Not
Sympathy - feeling for or pitying (what are examples?)
Apathy - lack of feeling or care (what are examples?)
Objectivity - observing without feeling connection (what are examples?)
Identifying - having similar experience (what are examples?)
(how does this fit into the Empathy Model)
* A Learnable and Useful Skill
Benefits:
"Accurate empathy clarifies communication and strengthens relationships.. It can help in parenting, education, friendship, and business. "
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What do you see as the benefits of listening and empathy?