Empathy Defined: Don DeBoer, Hamre Center Assistant Director of Counseling, introduces Empathy.
Practice: Shared Identity - This practice can help encourage generosity by reminding us to see the basic humanity that we all share. This can help us overcome fear and distrust and help build cooperation.
Other ways to experience: Watch this popular video from Brené Brown on the difference between empathy and sympathy; Listen to The Science of Happiness Podcast Episode 57: Why Shared Goals Can Bridge Divides; or read this short piece on how to cultivate empathy
Connect with the Hamre Center: use this Google form to connect with us about your experience with this practice. Submissions may be posted on our Instagram (@macalesterhwc).
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