Empathy

Overview

Empathy is an emotional response to another person's emotional state, where you move beyond your own concerns to recognise their emotions, understand their perspective and offer assistance. We all naturally exhibit some form of empathy, however, it's important, especially in the workplace, to exhibit that empathy effectively. On completion of this module you should have a better understanding of the different types of empathy and how to develop your own ability to effectively empathise with others.

Learning Objectives

• Have a better understanding of the different types of empathy
• Learn how to develop your own ability to effectively empathise with others.