The Art of Empathy:
A Complete Guide to Life's Most Essential Skill

Author : Karla McLaren

isbn: 1622030613
isbn13: 9781622030613
format: epub mobi
Published October 1st 2013 by Sounds True


Some of us are natural-born empaths those with an exceptional gift for feeling and understanding the emotions, circumstances, and needs of others. But empathy, teaches Karla McLaren, is a universal skill that we can all learn to awaken and use wisely. With The Art of Empathy, she guides listeners step-by-step into the art of experiencing through the eyes and hearts of others and to connect with and support them most effectively. Drawing on insights spanning sociology, current brain research, and traditional healing wisdom, this acclaimed teacher shows us how to:
Discover and strengthen this natural social and emotional ability
Prepare for empathy training by learning to identify and regulate our own emotions and boundaries
Move into the felt experience of others with authenticity and respect
Use our empathic skills to communicate with and benefit those around us
Improve our intimate relationships, parenting efforts, and workplace issues
Expand our empathy into our communities and even the natural world
As our social landscape and ways of connecting continue to shift and evolve rapidly, empathy may be the most essential skill for navigating our emotional and interpersonal lives. This practice-focused course provides the guidance we need to master this essential life skill
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