An Introduction to Empathy -- Learning How to Connect with Others
Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing, but most of us learn early on that we are expected to "fix-it" when others are in pain.
Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry."
• Learn listening skills and how to offer empathy at home, at work and anywhere that you want to connect with someone.
• Practice listening skills.
• Connect with the feelings and needs of yourself and others.
When: Wednesday evenings, February 2 and February 9 (attendance at both is recommended)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation
228 South Ocean Ave, Freeport, NY
Cost: Recommended donation for both evenings $15.00 to be paid at first session.
We encourage small groups so we anticipate that this program will be filled early. Register early here
About the instructors: Anne Fleming and Barbara Singer have been facilitating Compassionate Communication classes at the South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Freeport since 2005. Their 13-week course is presented on Saturday mornings in the fall and spring of each year. The next session begins Saturday, February 5.
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