About Empathy
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Mary Mackenzie, Certified NVC Trainer:
Mary Mackenzie shares her understanding and experience of empathy.
Included in this inspiring video are:
- Clarity about "tragic expressions of unmet needs," a phrase originally coined by Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg, creator of Nonviolent Communication
- Discussion about what empathy is, to help you clarify for yourself what we mean by empathic connection
- Distinction between empathy and sympathy
- Visual cue for noticing whether you are empathically connecting to another person or if you've just put the focus back on yourself
- Tips for offering "street" empathy, especially useful when empathizing with family and friends who are unfamiliar with Nonviolent Communication
Keywords:
- empathy
- feelings
- presence
- connection
- listening
- personal growth
- Mary Mackenzie
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