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A Psychiatrist’s Advice for Increasing Empathy
In this TED talk, Dr. Helen Riess talks about the role facial expressions, posture, and tone play in empathy – both your empathic response and the ability to notice someone else’s emotional needs. A fascinating look at the nuances of empathy, with an acronym to remember it all 🙂
Posted July 13, 2017 by in Life
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How to Awaken Compassion at Work
This article from the Greater Good Science Center makes the case that business are most successful when they pay attention to the emotional needs of their workers – and they have some really good points.
Posted July 13, 2017 by in Business
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Does Wealth Reduce Compassion?
This article from the Greater Good Science Center is a Q&A with UC Berkley psychology professor Dacher Keltner about his research showing that wealthy people are less compassionate, his theory as to why this is, and more. A fascinating article.
Posted July 6, 2017 by in Life
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The Present
This short, sweet video has plenty to teach us about empathy and optimism – and it features a puppy dog. What’s not to love?
Posted July 6, 2017 by in Family , Life
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The Old Bridge Debacle
This funny animated video shows the necessity of cooperation, and how applying some consequential thinking and empathy can benefit everybody!
Posted June 29, 2017 by in Life
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Sesame Street Teaches Us About Empathy
Murray from Sesame Street teams up with Mark Ruffalo to teach us about empathy. When Murray finally understands it, he’s so happy he does the happiness dance!
Posted June 29, 2017 by in Life
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Using Empathy to Celebrate Successes
Empathy is normally thought of in the context of being there for someone in a tough time, but in this video, EQ Consultant Deborah Havert talks about using empathy to celebrate others’ successes – and how it’s a vital component of relationship building.
Posted June 13, 2017 by in Life
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Pay It Forward
This short, sweet video shows a bunch of strangers doing kind acts for someone, who is then inspired to pay it forward to someone else.
Posted June 13, 2017 by in Life
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How to Develop a World Religions Curriculum
This article from Teaching Tolerance offers 10 tips for creating a world religions curriculum with inclusion and sensitivity. In a world that seems to be lacking in empathy, should this be a part of school curriculums?
Posted June 8, 2017 by in Education
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Video: Empathy, Stormtrooper Style
This short, sweet video is about a class of kids who show amazing courage and empathy for one of their classmates – a great example of Increasing Empathy. Having tissues nearby highly recommended.
Posted June 1, 2017 by in Life
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Increase Empathy Module: Looking Beneath the Surface
This is a module all about Increasing Empathy. It starts with a video that shows the inner thoughts of a diverse group of people in a hospital – an amazing, thought-provoking video – and then continues with follow up questions. Great for coaches, teachers, or anyone who wants to Increase Empathy.
Posted May 25, 2017 by in Life
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It’s Not About The Nail
“Don’t try to fix it. I just need you to listen.” This short video offers a humorous take on the importance of increasing empathy.
Posted April 11, 2017 by in Life
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