​Why Do We Need Social Empathy?​
We live in a complex world with billions of people navigating through different systems with numerous perspectives. People need help to understand how we are connected. Knowing what others are thinking and feeling helps us to work with others, but it's not enough to create societal well-being. We need to look beyond the individual. Social Empathy integrates empathic insight on the interpersonal level with an understanding of the larger societal context.

Social Empathy:   
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  • Helps us understand social and structural aspects of society
  • Offers explanation for why it is difficult to understand others
  • Can guide social service organizations to create effective programs for the communities they serve
  • Provides an educational model to help policy makers make decisions that are grounded in the experiences of those who will be impacted by the policy
  • Promotes social change​

New Book Out Now!

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Social Empathy: The Art of Understanding Others is out NOW! ​This book offers insight into how we can develop our ability to understand one another, especially those of different social groups. ​ Order  your copy today!

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