The effects of compassion are far reaching and have been shown to have benefits for physical as well as psychological health. A wealth of evidence demonstrates that social support, when humans connect in a meaningful way with other people or animals, helps in the recovery from illness as well as promoting increased levels of mental and physical well-being.
Evidence from studies mentioned in the previous blog suggests that interventions can lead to reduced depressive symptoms and feelings of isolation, improvements in positive emotions, psychological well-being, hopefulness, optimism, social connection, life satisfaction, and, of specific interest to this paper – compassion....
Cultivating compassion for all living beings and practicing a compassionate lifestyle can, therefore, help boost social connection and also improve physical and mental health.
During a lively breakout session at the 27th annual Women’s Summit® on March 14, design thinking expert and professor of Psychology, Allison Butler Ph.D., shared ways leaders can harness the power of human-centered design to manage high-performing teams at work.
“There’s less micromanaging because you are empowering people to be observant, to be curious, to see the world, and to generate their own ideas," she told the audience, a largely novice group of 50 attendees packed into a classroom in the Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center. “Less apathy, more empathy.”
By embracing inclusivity, higher education institutions empower students to thrive in an interconnected world while cultivating empathy, understanding and mutual respect among learners from all corners of the globe.
Empathy is the sensing of another's emotions and ability to imagine how they are feeling, a quality that seems in pretty short supply in large parts of today's world.
Assessments of the participants showed empathy levels based on both self-reporting and brain scans tended to change after observing the reactions of others, suggesting that care and concern for others could spread through communities if enough people demonstrate it. If this study is anything to go off, a lack of empathy can be 'contagious' too.
"Depending on whether empathic or non-empathic reactions were observed, empathy ratings increased or decreased," says neuroscientist Grit Hein, from the University of Würzburg in Germany.
Children's Health Scotland highlights the urgent need for educational reforms in Scotland to accommodate children with health conditions. Learn about the organization's advocacy for inclusivity and support.
The organization's plea for empathy and a shift in perspective towards school non-attendance issues marks a critical step toward ensuring that every child, regardless of their health condition, can access and benefit from education.
As Scotland stands on the cusp of educational reform, the collective efforts of organizations like Children's Health Scotland, educators, and the community at large could herald a new era of inclusivity and support within the educational system. This movement not only champions the rights of children and young people with health conditions but also paves the way for a more empathetic and understanding approach to tackling the complex challenges of school non-attendance.
In this section of the Illuminate virtual workshop, you'll: - Profile audiences for your change communication and where they are in the journey - Map your audiences’ feelings and communication needs at each step - Craft and share a story about change using the classic three-act story structure
Dr. Rushaniya Khairova, a psychiatrist, talks about the power of empathy in patient care and overcoming the stigma of mental health. Dr. Khairova has extensive experience in women’s reproductive mental health. She is the director of the SLUCare Women's Reproductive Health Clinic, where she treats patients with mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, using medications as well as psychotherapy.
Empathetic leaders are not enough when an organization’s systems, processes, and decisions telegraph a lack of caring. Here are four strategies to fix the problem.
Building Organizational Empathy
Organizations have already invested a great deal of time, money, and effort in teaching executives to be more empathetic. Not a cent or a minute of that is wasted. Studies show a strong positive correlation between direct reports’ accounts of their manager’s empathy and the ratings the manager receives from their own boss.6 In other words, empathic leaders make for better leaders.
“If we treat people as they are they become worse. If we treat people as if they were what they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming” ~ Gethe * Learn how to use empathy to reclaim other people’s innocence, even when they say or do things that are challenging or even scary for us. * Fully empower yourselves to respond in a way that invites transformation rather than perpetuate fear and separation. * Witness modelling and receive coaching for live situations shared by participants. [Workshop organised in the frame of Time for Empathy 2024]
Empathy can be transferred. This means that people can acquire or lose empathy by observing their environment. This is shown by a new study by Würzburg neuroscientist Grit Hein.
Social transmission of empathy tested in various studies The central question of Hein's research was whether empathy, or lack thereof, for another person's pain is socially transmitted. In a total of four studies, participants first watched videos of hands receiving painful stimulation and indicated their own feelings during this experience on a rating scale.
Empathy Unleashed: The Power of Feeling Someone's Pain • Discover the transformative impact of empathy as we delve into the profound experience of feeling someone's pain. Learn how empathy can bridge gaps and create meaningful connections in this eye-opening video.
00:00 • Introduction - Understanding Empathy: "Feeling Someone's Pain" 00:36 • The Literal and Figurative Meanings 01:18 • The Importance of Empathy in Communication 01:54 • Examples and Usage
Dear Friends We are building the empathy movement step by step with our persistence, determination and listening. Here are some upcoming workshops, both online and at The Empathy Center. If you are local to Santa Barbara I hope you will join us this Sunday for the Visioning Circle and especially the Human Center Design workshop where we will co create community here.
You would assume that the proposal to give 15- to 16-year-olds lessons in empathy as part of a revised transition year syllabus would be uncontroversial. It may seem a little “new age” to some, but it is hard to see how it can do any harm and it could do a lot of good....
Dolan has a powerful ally in the form of actor Cillian Murphy, who strongly supports the initiative and co-edited a book with him in 2022 Ionbhá: The Empathy Book For Ireland.
Murphy has spoken about the value of empathy in acting and his Oscar-winning turn as J Robert Oppenheimer embodies his approach.
Murphy might agree that empathy has always been “taught” in school via the English syllabus.
Marketing's future: Generative AI meets generative empathy. High tech meets high touch. Ethical tech & deep human connection unlock new possibilities for marketing.
What is Generative Empathy?
Generative empathy combines:
Cognitive Empathy: Intellectually grasping consumers' mindsets and desires
Affective Empathy: Resonating emotionally with how consumers feel
Generative Action: Crafting innovations addressing genuine human needs
Generative empathy goes beyond mere understanding to proactively co-create solutions resonating on a deeper level, and this form of actionable empathy is critical for marketing success.
How to put down the distractions and really listen.
Communication skills are the building blocks of good relationships, from interacting successfully in the workplace to connecting with our closest loved ones. What we say and how we say it is vital, but listening is one aspect of the communication puzzle that matters just as much. Not just listening to hear but listening to understand in a way that makes others feel seen and heard—a skill known as empathetic listening.
Empathic listening—or empathetic listening—is rooted in compassion that involves much more than just listening to people's words. This powerful skill focuses on understanding the emotions and meaning behind what people say (as well as what they might not be saying).
Our guest is Loren Sanders, author of the book “Empathy Is Not A Weakness: And Other Stories from The Edge”. In this episode, we discuss the concept of using empathy in your personal life AND in business. And yes, you can use empathy to be a better leader. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? But as Loren points out, companies in which people feel seen and heard tend to be highly successful. Go figure.
BY TAHA ELRAAID While leading with empathy may seem like a soft skill compared to the hard metrics of revenue and growth, it's clear that empathy is more than just a feel-good concept.
Empathetic leaders benefit from a strategic advantage that drives sustainable success.
So, what does empathy-driven design entail? Elements of empathy-driven design
What we called “web design” a couple of decades ago has now evolved into “UX design.” We are increasingly designing user-centric experiences, driven by the evolution of technology and digital interfaces. Modern-day interfaces focus on ease of use for everyone, regardless of their tech-savviness. This makes empathy with the user a critical aspect of the design process. Empathy-driven design is significant in the fintech and digital lending space, where building trust and loyalty are the keys to success. Here’s a look at what digital lenders can achieve via empathy-driven design.
Summary: Empathy, often considered a fixed trait, has been shown to be malleable in adults, influenced by observing the empathetic reactions of others. The study utilized Computational Modeling and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to demonstrate how empathy levels adjust in adult brains based on social environments.
Key findings include the role of the anterior insula in empathy processing, changes in neuronal response due to observational learning, and the implication that creating an empathic work culture can positively shape employee interactions and attitudes.
Key Facts:
Adults can learn to increase or decrease their empathetic responses by observing others, challenging the notion that empathy is a static trait.
Changes in empathy were linked to altered brain activity in the anterior insula, a key region for empathy processing, highlighting the neural basis of empathy’s social transmission.
The study underscores the importance of fostering empathetic environments, suggesting that empathy can be cultivated and is crucial for effective teamwork and client interactions.
Can listening and perceived responsiveness Be disentangled empirically? While listening and perceived responsiveness, with rare exceptions, should be strongly correlated in natural interaction, it is essential to disentangle them empirically. One way to do so would involve mixed-method research in a naturalistic interaction paradigm. One group of coders is asked to describe a listener's behavior without access to any information about the speaker; separately, speakers are asked to rate their reaction to the conversation. In this way, we could determine whether an
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