The Compassion Chronicles

From anger to compassion and forgiveness.

by Beverly Engel

Beverly Engel has been a psychotherapist for over 30 years and is the author of 20 books, many of which have been bestsellers. See full bio

August 24, 2008, Gender

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The Expectation that Women Be Compassionate

By Beverly Engel, L.M.F.T. on August 24, 2008 in The Compassion Chronicles

The question was asked whether women in other countries are also "empathy sick." Read More

thanks for this post!

Submitted by Becky on August 25, 2008 - 2:08am.

very interesting commentary...

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