Episode 14 - Connecting Through Empathy - John Church

John Church is a long time licensed counselor, empathy trainer, and former pastor. His long track record of experience includes helping people through some of life's hardships such as relationships, parenting, work stress, anxiety or depression. John has extensive training in attachment therapy, trauma therapy and spiritual guidance / direction. When John isn't helping others, he spends his time with his family or in the great outdoors.

Show Notes:

What we discuss with John Church

• The benefits of growing in the skill of empathy

• The difference between empathy and sympathy

• Whether we are born with empathy or need to learn it

• John's history with empathy

• What's the aim of empathy, the end goal of empathizing

• Why "fix it mode" isn't often helpful to others

  • Brené Brown video on empathy

• Examples of words and phrases you can use to practice empathy

  • Listen / Identify Entry Gates / Respond With Empathy

• Recognizing entry gates into someone's heart

• Practical examples of practicing empathy

• The art of good questions that will help get deeper into a person's heart

• Blind spots in our own lives when it comes to making connections with others

• How we can take a step today toward having deeper relationships through empathy

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