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