How mindfulness training helps build a foundational social and emotional skill
I wanted to reflect a bit on empathy and mindfulness. Humans are social beings and positive relationships are important for our happiness. Empathy is a capacity that allows us to understand the minds of others and to resonate emotionally with those states.
Empathy forms a cornerstone of social cooperation.
As you probably have heard, mindfulness has been linked to a range of positive effects and is being integrated into medicine,2 mental health3 and education.4 Here, I address two important questions:
First, what’s the relationship between mindfulness and empathy?
The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released its Future of Jobs Report 2025, predicting the skills that will be most in demand by the end of the decade. While tech skills like AI and data analysis are high on the list, nestled among them is a surprising contender: empathy. This isn't just a feel-good notion; the WEF backs it up with hard data, recognising empathy as essential for navigating the complex challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world.
But why is empathy so important, and how can you cultivate it?
Most psychologists believe empathy has three components: the affective response, or feeling what another person is feeling;
the cognitive response, or understanding what another person is feeling, and the ability to separate oneself from the other person.
In conversation, empathy is often interchanged with compassion, which comes from a Latin word meaning “to suffer with.” No wonder so many of my colleagues and friends in libraries, schools, and social service agencies talk about experiencing compassion fatigue.
They’re literally sharing in the suffering of others, on top of any personal suffering they may be experiencing. But is it possible to experience and express empathy without burn out or isolation?
Edwin Rutsch and William Ickes discuss the concept of empathic accuracy, focusing on how accurately individuals infer others' thoughts and feelings. Ickes explains his research method, which involves recording and analyzing interactions, then having participants infer each other's thoughts and feelings. He highlights that empathic accuracy can be improved through feedback, noting a 10% increase in accuracy with immediate feedback. They also discuss the potential of empathy circles to enhance empathic skills in various settings, including schools and public spaces.
A New Mexico assisted living and memory care community has launched a pilot program using arts-based training to build critical thinking and emotional intelligence into its staff members while promoting empathy and overall resident well-being.
Retreat Healthcare in Rio Rancho hosted the ART of High-Performance Caregiving training from ESTEAM (Exercise, Science, Technology, Engagement, Arts and Medicine) Health in mid-December. The training is a follow up to a 2023 pilot program launched in the months leading up to Retreat Healthcare being the first assisted living provider in New Mexico to achieve Joint Commission accreditation for assisted living.
Me parece fascinante que este programa piloto utilice las artes como herramientas para desarrollar habilidades tan importantes como el pensamiento critico y la inteligencia emocional en el personal de atención a adultos mayores. Sin duda, esto puede contribuir a mejorar la calidad de vida de los residentes.
There is something of a loose, informal social contract inherent to a successful human society, and that is the condition of reciprocal empathy. When one experiences misfortune, others in a healthy society care and assist, despite there being no contractual obligation. Others care when catastrophe falls upon their neighbors. It’s basic empathy, not a complicated interaction.
Yet we have been immersed in a society that simply wants us to feel empathy in one direction, and that is towards those who have ample resources and power but, for whatever reason, have hit a bump in their golden paved road. The empathy our power structures want us to feel is not the kind that extends downward; the narrative is that we should only feel a concern for the already powerful when they face misfortune.
The physician-patient relationship relies mostly on doctors' empathetic abilities to understand and manage patients' emotions, enhancing patient satisfaction and treatment adherence. With the advent of digital technologies in education, innovative empathy training methods such as virtual reality, si …
Find out how evidence-based methods can be used to provide empathy training, bringing huge potential benefits for healthcare outcomes and busting the myth that it can’t be taught
by Jeremy Howick
The beauty of empathy lies in how simple yet powerful its basic techniques can be. Three transformative practices take mere seconds:
Empathy is a powerful and essential component of healthy relationships. It involves the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, creating a deep emotional connection that fosters trust, compassion, and mutual respect.[2] In this article, we will explore the importance of empathy in relationships, how it contributes to emotional intimacy, and practical ways to cultivate empathetic communication.
Understanding Empathy Empathy can be broken down into three main components:
Cognitive Empathy: The ability to understand another person's perspective or feelings intellectually. It involves recognizing what someone else is experiencing without necessarily feeling those emotions yourself.[3]
Emotional Empathy: The capacity to share and feel the emotions of others.[4] This type of empathy allows you to connect on a deeper emotional level and respond with compassion.
Compassionate Empathy: This combines cognitive and emotional empathy, where you not only understand and feel what another person is going through but also feel compelled to help or support them in some way.[5]
La reflexión sobre la empatía me lleva a pensar que, aunque es una habilidad valiosa, requiere un esfuerzo consiente. en otras palabras, debemos cultivar la curiosidad por las experiencias ajenas y estar dispuestos a desafiar nuestros propios prejuicios.
Researchers at MIT, NYU, and UCLA develop an approach to help evaluate whether large language models like GPT-4 are equitable enough to be clinically viable for mental health support.
Run by a group of friends in their 20s, Table and Stools is a listening community, which aims to lend a non-judgemental ear to anyone who needs it.
Run by a group of friends in their 20s, Table and Stools is a listening community, which aims to lend a non-judgemental ear to anyone who needs it. Started in Chennai in 2023, the group launched its Bengaluru chapter in June 2024. They set up an info...
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Come see the riveting story of how students in Pasadena Unified School District put themselves in the shoes of others in order to learn empathy in this full length documentary, produced by KLRN Pasadena.
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Radical empathy is the willingness to show love and understanding to people whose actions toward you—and others who share your identity or belief—are the opposite of love. It requires us to offer empathy to those who may choose hatred or indifference. While this may seem like an arduous challenge, it is also the pathway to true transformation.
As leaders, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment where empathy is not just a value, but a practice. We must recognize that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, has the potential for growth and change. By showing empathy to those who need it most, we create the conditions for deeper, more authentic connections that can lead to lasting change.
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Empathy is not merely a soft skill or a buzzword—it is the bedrock of effective workers’ compensation practices. Injured workers often find themselves navigating a maze of physical pain, emotional distress, and financial uncertainty. For many, their injury is not just a medical event but a life-altering experience that disrupts their identity and sense of purpose.
By approaching claims with empathy, we create a foundation of trust. This trust is essential for fostering open communication between all parties—workers, employers, healthcare providers, and insurers. When injured workers feel seen and heard, they are more likely to engage actively in their recovery process, leading to better outcomes for everyone involved.
This study investigates the role of teacher empathy in influencing student mental health outcomes through a comparative Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. Given the rising prevalence of mental health challenges among students, understanding the impact of empathetic teacher-student relationships is crucial.
Utilising a sample of 300 students from diverse educational settings, the research examines how teacher empathy affects student engagement and mental health. Findings reveal that higher levels of perceived teacher empathy correlate with reduced stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing student engagement in learning activities.
Furthermore, student engagement mediates the relationship between teacher empathy and mental health outcomes. The results underscore the necessity of fostering empathetic relationships within educational contexts to promote student resilience and well-being. Implications for teacher training programs and academic practices are discussed, emphasizing the importance of empathy in creating supportive learning environments that enhance student mental health and engagement.
Tu publicación me ha parecido super interesante. Sobre la empatía en las aulas, pude leer un libro para la mejor comprensión de nuestro alumnado en las aulas que me ayudó mucho a poder conocer al alumnado para poder guiar de una manera más clara y coherente su aprendizaje: "lo que aprendí mientras te portabas mal". De Margarita de las Nieves Acosta Rubio.
Gracias por compartir este artículo tan interesante. Me parece esencial resaltar cómo la empatía docente puede marcar una gran diferencia en el bienestar y el compromiso de los estudiantes. Coincido en que fomentar relaciones empáticas en las aulas es clave para afrontar los problemas de salud mental que hoy enfrentan muchos jóvenes. Este tipo de investigaciones nos recuerda la importancia de humanizar la educación para construir entornos más positivos y de apoyo. Gran aportación!
Types of empathy at work Cognitive empathy, for instance, involves understanding another person’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences without necessarily sharing them. It’s about seeing the world through their lens and appreciating their reality.
This sort of empathy might mean recognizing the barriers people with disabilities face, such as inaccessibility to buildings, assumptions about capabilities, or systemic inequities in healthcare. When someone takes the time to learn about SMA, for example, and considers its physical, emotional, and logistical challenges, they practice cognitive empathy. That encourages thoughtful conversations and addresses misconceptions, laying the groundwork for better policies and inclusive practices.
Emotional empathy, meanwhile, takes understanding a step further by involving emotional connection. It consists of feeling what someone else is feeling, be it joy, frustration, or pain.
Living with SMA, I’ve seen how emotional empathy can bridge gaps in understanding. When someone feels my frustration after a long fight for accessible services or shares my excitement when overcoming a challenge, it validates my experiences in a deeply personal way. Emotional empathy creates bonds of solidarity, reminding us that we’re not alone in our struggles or triumphs.
A third empathy, the compassionate type, combines the understanding of cognitive empathy, the connection of emotional empathy, and the added drive to take action. It’s about not just understanding or feeling, but also stepping in to help.
Considero que la empata cognitiva es una habilidad fundamental en nuestras interacciones diarias. Efectivamente, al comprender las perspectivas de los demás, podemos conseguir relaciones más sólidas y respetuosas. Es decir, la empatía cognitiva nos permite ponernos en los zapatos de otros y valorar sus experiencias, lo cual es esencial para nuestra convivencia armoniosa
4. Foster A Culture Of Empathy And Open Communication While the list is endless, fostering a culture of empathy that promotes open communication, continuous feedback and strong career and personal development is foundational to a positive employee experience. This includes promoting work-life balance, providing mental health support and implementing programs that nurture growth to ensure employees feel valued, supported and empowered. - Marcy Klipfel, Businessolver
La empatía es un factor clave para fomentar un clima laboral positivo. Sin embargo, creo que desarrollar esta actividad requiere un esfuerzo consiente y continuo.
Empathy is when you truly try to understand and share the feelings of someone else. You’re not just hearing their words—you’re putting yourself in their shoes. A leader who practices empathy listens closely, validates the emotions of their team members, and takes those feelings into account when making decisions. Empathy is about connection and shared understanding.
A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment. BY TERRI HUGGINS
With the threat of global warming and the debates about its existence growing stronger, many of us lean on the hope that future generations will have the knowledge and kindness needed to preserve our environment.
But how can we help young people grow up to be guardians of the planet? A recent study found that children who are more empathic toward nature have more positive attitudes about behaviors that protect the environment.
Love your neighbor vs. love the nature When we think of empathy, we tend to envision the ability to identify specific feelings in someone, often distressing ones, and respond accordingly with caring behavior. The idea of empathy toward humans can also apply to empathy toward nature, which is what researchers looked at in this study. People who feel empathy for nature adopt the perspective of animals in pain, for example, and are more inclined to help them.
I think the trend of cutting oneself off from MAGA individuals plays into the warfare plans of the enemies of Democracy. And today beyond the fold I want to propose a simple idea on how to relate to MAGA folks.
In addition I’m going to discuss a bit about my plans for building a culture of empathy locally by reaching out to local bay area churches to host Empathy Circle Cafés at their facilities.
Darwall: Empathy can mean various things. Cognitive empathy is what is sometimes called perspective taking — the ability to put yourself in someone else’s perspective. That’s utterly central to all the reactive attitudes and to the second-person standpoint. Another form is sometimes called emotional contagion. And that’s where people catch each other’s feelings without feeling them as if from the other’s point of view. For example, you walk into a room, and everybody is really down, and you find yourself feeling down. You don’t really know why. You catch the feeling without catching the object of the feeling.
To continue to build our community around empathy, the Seattle Aquarium launched Empathy Café, a monthly web chat series that discusses topics of interest related to fostering empathy for conservation of wildlife.
Empathy Café sessions last one hour and include time to connect and hear updates from one another, engage with a presentation or facilitated discussion, and share opportunities for collaboration or workshop problems of practice. Empathy Café sessions are free for all participants and open to anyone interested in fostering empathy for wildlife. Feel free to attend regularly or when your schedule allows!
Why Active and Empathetic Listening Matter for Business Objectives Active and empathetic listening is already second nature to most HR professionals. However, the usefulness of this kind of listening extends far beyond HR departments, reaching every tier of leadership.
The leaders who leave the most significant marks on their organizations are those who have mastered active and empathetic listening, cultivating this skill as bodybuilders cultivate muscle. They view their employees as fully-fledged individuals, with diverse concerns and rich lives outside of the workplace.
HR professionals will always be available to provide people skills as needed. However, leaders would be wise to view them as a safety net and to take it upon themselves to cultivate the fundamentals of active and empathetic listening. The benefits are immense —both on a business level and a human one.
Cuando los lideres demuestran genuino interés en sus empleados, creando un ambiente de confianza y respeto se fortalecen los lazos dentro de la organización. Esta practica contribuye a una mayor productividad y satisfacción, laboral, ya que los empleados se sientes valorados y motivados.
The increasing demand for mental health services has highlighted the need for innovative solutions, particularly in the realm of psychological conversational AI, where the availability of sensitive data is scarce. In this work, we explored the development of a system tailored for mental health support with a novel approach to psychological assessment based on explainable emotional profiles in combination with empathetic conversational models, offering a promising tool for augmenting traditional care, particularly where immediate expertise is unavailable.
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It has been argued over the past century that empathy is indispensable to morality. In psychologist Martin Hoffman’s words, “the roots of morality are to be found in empathy,” and scientists such as C. Daniel Batson advocate for the “empathy-altruism hypothesis.” Simon Baron-Cohen has written about the link between evil and the absence of empathy.
Others, however, have argued that empathy is a confounding influence, with Paul Bloom going so far as to provocatively title a book, “Against Empathy.” Even Rutger Bregman’s more upbeat “Humankind: A Hopeful History” argues that humanity’s core strength is not empathy, which “blinds” and makes people “less forgiving,” identifying exclusively with victims and generalizing about adversaries. Even empathy advocate Batson acknowledges that high-empathy individuals are more likely to help the subjects of their empathy “at the expense of others”.
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