CAPC

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A doctor writes about the lessons learned from her palliative care colleagues about empathetic communication.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 26, 2023

As we teach kids about others who have needs unable to be met themselves, we teach about empathy. Extend yourself modeling altruistic behavior built on empathy. Our support of others as per their needs is a human and kind activity where the benefit to others is our only reward. Lead by example. Do so in joy.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 26, 2022

You are the embodiment of all we hope social workers will be—caring professionals who are known for their warmth, empathy, and genuineness. Congratulations, graduates! We are honored to call you colleagues in the ever-evolving social work profession.

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inSocialWork

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Even while the NASW Code of Ethics places emphasis on racial and social justice, a number of people and scholars have mentioned an “empathy gap” when it comes to social work practice involving White social worker interactions with Black clients.

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Community Care

MARCH 21, 2023

Their natural empathy and solid, strong and passionate direct work are unbelievable. We could have some empathy – social work is the profession of empathy.” The values of social workers I work with are second to none,” adds Armstrong. It was very tragic. What else can you do?” “You

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We do so while remembering to show love, caring, empathy and compassion at the same time. The value of jumping in early to set boundaries, limits and expectations while still expressing love and empathy, is that you and child don’t ramp each other up as a well and overplayed duet that ends in misery for both. Express concern.

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The Guardian

APRIL 24, 2023

We think we care, but our concern and empathy fall woefully short. But in this case, the sheer number of scandals seems to somehow normalise them, so that even some of the most awful remain overlooked, even among people who think of themselves as progressive and socially concerned.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As crazy as it may sound, show empathy and respect. The use of empathy and respect have nothing to do with what you may think the other person deserves and doesn’t mean one must settle for anything innapropriate. It takes calm and patience to best handle one’s partner after dropping the news. Expect anger. Give space.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 18, 2022

This need is even more crucial when we’re engaged with human dynamics that require intense engagement, empathy, and advocacy. Social Workers Are Human. As such, we must attend to our human-ness.

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What a Shrink Thinks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We talked about how, and why we try to hold empathy for those who see reality in diametrically opposed ways. […]. I recently had the opportunity to talk out loud on the phone with a friend I’ve been talking to in my head and that I’ve known through social media for over a decade.

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Famcare

JUNE 8, 2022

Many who pursue social work careers are naturally compassionate with a high degree of empathy and an even higher work ethic. These are attributes that lend themselves well to working with clients and colleagues but make the need for awareness of possible burnout critical.

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Social Work With Adults

MARCH 15, 2022

Never has there been a greater need to establish global values of empathy, trust and faith in humanity. Never has there been a greater need to establish new global values of empathy, trust and faith in humanity when such positive qualities appear to be anathema to an increasingly isolated but no less dangerous regime.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Establish Trust and Show Empathy Building trust and showing empathy toward patients struggling with addiction is crucial.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

MAY 19, 2022

Community is fostered through a demonstration of empathy and collaboration. Daniel Golman who wrote Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ speaks of three types of empathy and described it as follows. Cognitive empathy is recognizing how another person feels. Listen closely to others with empathy. •

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Swhelper

JANUARY 3, 2023

A lover of using technology to help the underserved and voiceless, she’s formed communities and platforms to foster empathy and support for women […]. View Full Article - Tech and Movement Building Part II.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 11, 2023

There is a greater understanding and empathy for the young client because of the shared experience. It requires as much a paradigm shift for counselors as it does for parents and children all of whom are dealing with a narcissistic adult. However, the experience for the counselor can be used therapeutically for the child/teen client.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 31, 2022

As a mantra it can help you approach your boy with empathy and compassion. When your boys cry, do not admonish, but seek to support, soothe and solve. Remember those three “S’s” Support, soothe and solve. Therein is strength and capacity and resiliency.

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Famcare

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The insights she shared rang with understanding, empathy, and a double dose of common sense. We recently interviewed a retired social worker who spent her entire 30-year career working with addicts and alcoholics in residential treatment centers.

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Famcare

JULY 20, 2022

This blog thinks, however, that this continued characterization is unfair and would like to recount a story about kindness and empathy across generations. GenZers and Millennials have been accused of pathological self-involvement and narcissism resulting from the "helicopter" parents that raised them.

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Bipolar Bandit

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The ignorance and lack of empathy from society can compound my progress due to the negative responses I may feel towards their lack of understanding. Empathy and understanding from those closest to us can have such a positive effect on our mental health conditions. What is one of the hardest aspects of having Bipolar?

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

AUGUST 9, 2023

Some forms of therapy purport that this metabolizing can be done nonverbally, but we believe that it takes the translation of right-brain experiences into words in order to adequately and fully create the understanding of self and the other that is necessary for genuine empathy.

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The Guardian

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

She credits her success as a care worker to her brisk efficiency, tempered with empathy. But even at the best of times it is exhausting and poorly paid – and this winter she’s had to cope with Covid and a staffing crisis Chevonne Baker does this job because she is good at it, because she cares.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

When we run to only smooth the child’s path, versus express empathy and offer emotional support, but not compensation, a tremendous disservice may be done. Worse the outcome becomes when that target of blame becomes one’s romantic partner as the process continues to adult life.

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Prosper Health Collective

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Positive engagement teaches your child the importance of empathy, understanding different perspectives, and respecting others’ feelings. This confidence extends to their communication abilities, making them more willing to engage in conversations. These are essential skills for forming healthy relationships.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Whether it’s understanding or empathy for myself, sitting with those feelings is difficult. It’s exhausting, it’s taxing and to be honest, I’m not always up to the task. And in those moments, I do have trouble feeling. But I remember that I don’t always feel this way.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Interventions, such as motivational interviewing, and techniques, like going with resistance and offering empathy, validation and reflection, are important. Always start where the client is, she suggests, and validate their feelings. The DSM-V notes that pain disorders relate to psychological factors.

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Social Work Bubble

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

They lead with empathy. Empathy is the blanket that covers each of these signs. Empathy allows for supervisees to be humanized and seen within full context of their life, and maintains a growth & strengths oriented perspective. As it is in social work, one of our biggest foundational pieces is empathetic care.

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Relias

JULY 3, 2023

For direct support professionals (DSPs), industry experts have identified the following core characteristics as necessary to do a good job: Compassion Judgment Reliability Empathy An assessment for hiring does exactly what the name implies. Chances are you sometimes have to hire people who have no experience working with the IDD population.

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Famcare

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Social service professionals are particularly susceptible because of the high levels of empathy required by their jobs. More vulnerable clients with more complex problems requiring more complex documentation have begun to overwhelm the modern caseworker and "burnout" is becoming epidemic.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 4, 2023

Richard Brouillette is a member of NASW-CA: 2 Ways Empathy Determines the Type of Partner We Choose Psychology Today When we think of empathy , we usually think it’s about how we relate to other people’s feelings. In fact, empathy begins with how well we first learn to relate to our own feelings and emotional needs in childhood.

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Michigan Social Work

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It is as an immigrant that Cross finds the necessary empathy for her work. Assistant Professor Fernanda Cross is featured on Deutsche Welle (DW) website. The article explores her journey to the U.S. and her research at U-M School of Social Work. “It

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

MAY 7, 2023

Emotional clutter can cause insensitivity, making it difficult to experience compassion and demonstrate empathy. When a person lacks empathy, they have few meaningful connections. Additionally, we hold emotional clutter in our hearts. Lack of connects is emotionally painful.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 8, 2023

Do not habor the kind of empathy that breaks you apart in so many pieces that you can;t get up. That is not empathy, but sympathy, pity, shame, or fear masquerading as empathy. By feeling the range of the ups and downs of humanity, you crack open your spirit to allow in empathy. Show compassion an demonstrate empathy.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

To address this gap, the authors propose a training model for professional development aimed at increasing empathy and understanding among K–12 educators through experiential learning tools such as the Community Action Poverty Simulation.

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Social Work With Adults

JUNE 6, 2023

Image created by freepik.com ] Nuance and empathy Understanding and facilitating the right kind of support for unpaid carers is, understandably, skilled and important work. We will always look for ways to make and strengthen these connections, empowering people to lead the lives they need and want.

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Gary Direnfeld

JULY 28, 2022

With empathy he said the following: “I am so sorry for your experience and near injury. Angrily she complained about what she had paid for the shoes and how she had almost broken her neck. The manager, an older gentleman, listened patiently through her rant, blame and demand for a refund.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

Picture a world where compassion and empathy are the guiding forces, where individuals facing adversity are met with unwavering support, and where social justice prevails. The seed of empathy took root within me, and I realised I possessed a burning desire to make a positive impact in the lives of those who require help the most.

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