PD: Sympathy Vs Empathy
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
About
Inspired by Brené Brown’s work on empathy, this PD session explores the difference between sympathy and empathy and how our responses can either create connection or distance.
Participants will explore how empathy involves perspective-taking, staying non-judgmental, recognising emotions and communicating understanding, rather than trying to fix, minimise or immediately solve someone’s experience.
Through reflection and practical examples, Crisis Supporters will strengthen their ability to sit with emotions, listen deeply and respond with genuine empathy.
Participants will explore how empathy involves perspective-taking, staying non-judgmental, recognising emotions and communicating understanding, rather than trying to fix, minimise or immediately solve someone’s experience.
Through reflection and practical examples, Crisis Supporters will strengthen their ability to sit with emotions, listen deeply and respond with genuine empathy.