By Patricia Rockman, Evan Collins — 2019
Considering how to make the children in our lives better people helps us reflect on how we ourselves can be more compassionate.
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CLEAR ALL
An excerpt from Judith Orloff’s "The Empath’s Survival Guide."
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Our brains may be wired to empathize more with people who look like us, but being more empathetic starts with just listening.
Empathy is the ability to recognize, understand, and share the thoughts and feelings of another person, animal, or fictional character. Developing empathy is crucial for establishing relationships and behaving compassionately.