We constantly make near-instant judgments about others. Researchers have found that we make snap judgments about a person’s personality, trustworthiness, and intelligence in about 100 ...

“My 3-year-old doesn’t seem very empathetic. Does this mean something is wrong?” “Someone told me that kids can’t 'do' empathy until age 9. Is that true?” These are examples of the types of questions ...

However, the way mindfulness is taught and described today often seems to reinforce an individualistic and secular conception ...

In an increasingly complex world, judgment and disappointment often become default responses to others’ actions and decisions. Yet developing empathy—the ability to understand and share others’ ...

In the world of intimate partner abuse, most perpetrators are men and most survivors are women. This has been the case since we have developed as a patriarchal society. In studies of narcissism and ...

Until recently empathy generally was considered a positive thing. Scientific research indicates it strengthens societies and ...

Building emotional and social skills for lifelong success. (Green Shoot Media photo) Students need more than the three Rs to survive in the world.In addition to teaching traditional skills and topics, ...

Kids can often be self-centered, especially when they’re young. But how the adults in their lives talk to them can teach them to think about others and develop empathy as they’re growing up and into ...

During one of our recent interactions, a psychologist friend of mine brought up an interesting point of view. When it comes to jobs requiring empathy, machine automation would be of limited relevance.

When speaking to clients, especially pro bono ones, advisors must remember there is an important distinction between empathy and sympathy. Empathy is about truly feeling with someone, said Emily ...

Empathy is not just a “nice-to-have” soft skill – it is a foundation of how children and adults regulate emotions, build friendships and learn from one another. Between the ages of 6 and 9, children ...

Some time ago, I had to make one of the most difficult decisions in my career—letting an employee go. While I’d let employees go before, this was a particularly challenging situation. It was someone I ...