"We are all connected on a neurobiological level far more than we have
previously realized. Consciously or not, we are in constant, natural
resonance with one another's feelings. When we are engaged in shared
mind awareness, the possibilities for mutual aid and collaborative
problem solving abound."
Helen Riess, MD
A Revolutionary Guide for Understanding and Changing the Way We Connect
Empathy is undergoing a new evolution. In a global and interconnected
culture, we can no longer afford to identify only with people who seem
to be a part of our "tribe." As Dr. Helen Riess has learned, our
capacity for empathy is not just an innate trait--it is also a skill
that we can learn and expand. With The Empathy Effect, Dr. Riess
presents a definitive resource on empathy: the science behind how it
works, new research on how empathy develops from birth to adulthood, and
tools for building your capacity to create authentic emotional
connection with others in any situation.
Dr. Riess emerged as leading researcher on empathy by creating a
breakthrough training curriculum now used internationally in health
care, business, and education. Drawing from this successful program and
the latest science, she presents:
- The E.M.P.A.T.H.Y.(R) method--a powerful seven-step system for
understanding and increasing empathy, starting with Eye Contact and
ending with Your Response
- How empathy works--a comprehensive synthesis emerging from
neuroscience, sociology, developmental psychology, and evolutionary
theory
- Tools for recognizing and promoting empathic behavior in yourself and
others
- Parenting and teaching empathy in kids--guidance for every stage of
development
- Texts, emojis, and digital empathy--the modern challenge of authentic
connection in the information age
- Empathy through art and literature--exploring the power of creative
expression to expand our emotional experience
- Leading with empathy--how political and business leaders can combine
compassion with efficiency through group empathy skills and shared
mind intelligence
- Digging deep for empathy--how to reverse scapegoating and recognize
shared humanity with those we normally keep at a distance
- Self-compassion--why your ability to express love toward yourself
affects every other relationship in your life
"Nourishing empathy lets us help not just ourselves," says Dr. Riess,
"but also everyone we interact with, whether for a moment or a
lifetime." The Empathy Effect is a life-changing book that will
revolutionize the way you understand yourself, relate to your loved
ones, and connect to every person in your life.
