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The Empathy Factor in Workplaces Where People Thrive

Access this complete 4 session course What does empathy in the workplace look like as a professional skill? If you are ready to learn why and how empathy is the critical factor to more productivity, profitability and collaboration in the workplace, this telecourse recording is for you! In this recording you’ll learn practical tips and an uncommon approach for proven results. It is based on the...
Using Images in Your Empathy Guessing

Join Dian Killian and discover the power of imagery and metaphor in deepening your empathy practice. This segment from her 6 session course explores how visualizing sensations, emotions, and needs through metaphorical language can enhance the connection during empathy guessing, particularly in somatic-based approaches. By incorporating relatable images, you create a natural and colloquial way...
The Heart and Science of Empathy

Hard-to-Love Places: The Heart and Science of Relationship Success. You'll discover why IPNB and NVC complement each other so well, especially in the powerful practice of Somatic-Based Resonant Empathy. Benefits Increased emotional resilience and the ability to recover more quickly from painful situations; Clarity as to where and why empathy gets stuck – and what you can do about it;...
Empathy vs. Sympathy

Miki Kashtan clarifies the distinction between empathy and sympathy. This is an excerpt from Miki Kashtan's 7 part course Naturalizing NVC Language, which is also available in the NVC Library. Access the complete 7-part course Keywords: imagination empathic presence presence NVC consciousness consciousness naturalizing NVC OFNR connection acceptance sympathy empathy Miki Kashtan
Functional Empathy that Supports Connection and Efficiency

Have you ever been in a meeting where the agenda is full and someone gets triggered? Did you get stuck in an empathy spiral that leads to a never ending meeting? Roxy Manning differentiates between healing empathy and functional empathy, and how you can be both productive and maintain connection to those in your meeting. Healing empathy's purpose is connection and healing. Functional empathy...
Empathy Doesn’t Mean Agreement

An example could be a teenager who tells her parents that they don’t care about her. Or a friend who tells you that you were late, even though you thought you were right on time. Remember that empathy is about being present to a person’s feelings and needs. It is acknowledging another’s experience, not necessarily agreeing with it. If you have a different opinion than the other, empathize with...
Two-Way Street Empathy and Honesty

Ask the Trainer Dear Trainer, I recently attended an NVC workshop where the focus was entirely upon empathy, and expressing honestly was not covered. Aren't both empathy and honesty both vital components of NVC? —NVC Academy member Trainer Answer Dear NVC Academy member, Listen to the Audio above for the complete trainer answer. —Liv Larsson Keywords: empathy expression honesty connection Liv...
Building Empathic Community in Organizations, Networks, and Personal Lives

In a world facing crisis and deep divides, there's a need for empathic community and connection. Here we reflect upon the importance of empathy, consciousness, and building a sense of community to address complex challenges and promote well-being. Slowing down, engaging in empathic conversations, and committing to a practice of empathy and mindfulness could be essential for personal and...
Learning the Practice of Being in Empathy

Access this complete 2 session course Explore the Nonviolent Communication process of Empathy. This course supports people with a basic understanding of Nonviolent Communication who want to deepen their ability for empathic presence. Empathy is a learned skill and a beautiful process that helps people build connection and trust. Imagine being present with your whole being to perceive and relate...
Empathic Connection and Politics

this rise of populist, authoritarian leaders in other democratic countries around the world. So, I ask myself quite often, what can I/we do in response to this challenge, from the perspective of empathy and mindfulness in communication? How do we talk to ourselves and with others about what we are observing politically, and be able to support others in these conversations? The answer that comes...