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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