What is Empathy?
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Mary Mackenzie, Certified NVC Trainer: Mary Mackenzie explores empathy as a form of presence—truly understanding someone else's world without imposing our own perspective. Using Nonviolent Communication (NVC), she shows a simple yet profound process for expressing that we have genuinely heard another person. This approach helps deepen connection, bridge misunderstandings, and foster more compassionate relationships.
Keywords:
- Mary Mackenzie
- empathy
- presence
- relationships
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