“Empathy Do’s” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E6)

November 25, 2021

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Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, November 25, 2021

Empathy Do’s

Understand your Biases

o How you perceive things is how you will perceive others. o Not everyone sees the world as you do.

Understand Your Need to Be Vulnerable

o Can help in two ways.

Hearing your problems reflected to you can help strengthen your commitment to empathy.
Traversing your own emotions can help you better traverse through others.

o There is nothing wrong with being vulnerable.

Understand Empathy Takes Time to Learn

o No one is going to be an expert. o Give yourself some slack if you make a mistake.

Understand There Are Times to Step Away

o There are some who will suffer from what could be described as an empathy overload. o This can cause burnout. o Know when you need to take a step back and take time for yourself. o Matt. 14:23