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by Helen Riess (Author), Liz Neporent (Author), Alan Alda (Foreword by)
"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
- 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.
Author Biography
Helen Riess
HELEN RIESS, MD, is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, HuffPost, JAMA, and more. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. For more, visit empathetics.com.
Liz Neporent
LIZ NEPORENT is an award-winning health and medical journalist, and is currently a managing editor at Medscape/WebMD. She lives in New York City and upstate New York. For more, visit liznep.com.
