Social Empathy

Parenting

Empathy as a Pathway to Emotional Warmth

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on January 31, 2024

We live in divided times. Emotional warmth based on empathy can help us connect to others in meaningful ways.

We live in divided times. Emotional warmth based on empathy can help us connect to others in meaningful ways.

Empathy

Consider an End-of-the-Year Empathy Checklist

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on December 31, 2022

Why not add empathy to your new year's check-in list? How we connect to others is an integral part of our lives.

Why not add empathy to your new year's check-in list? How we connect to others is an integral part of our lives.

Psychopharmacology

How Tolerant Should We Be?

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on December 7, 2022

If you feel there are times when you or those around you are not tolerant enough or too tolerant, you're not alone. Tolerance can be complicated.

If you feel there are times when you or those around you are not tolerant enough or too tolerant, you're not alone. Tolerance can be complicated.

Empathy

Pack Your Bags and Travel: It's Good for You

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on October 31, 2022

Looking for a way to increase empathy? Pack your bags and take a trip!

Looking for a way to increase empathy? Pack your bags and take a trip!

Empathy

Leaders Without Empathy Are Not Role Models

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on September 16, 2022

Personal Perspective: Should those in power get a pass on empathy? Absolutely not.

Personal Perspective: Should those in power get a pass on empathy? Absolutely not.

Sleep

COVID Found Me

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on August 26, 2022

Personal Perspective: COVID is still out there, but confidence in the advancements in science and medicine can help us face the unknown.

Personal Perspective: COVID is still out there, but confidence in the advancements in science and medicine can help us face the unknown.

Empathy

The Power of Truth and Reconciliation

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on July 19, 2022

Choosing to ignore painful histories does not make them disappear. We are influenced by what happened before and will continue to unless we talk openly and honestly.

Choosing to ignore painful histories does not make them disappear. We are influenced by what happened before and will continue to unless we talk openly and honestly.

Empathy

Truth Can Bring Healing

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on June 30, 2022

We often shy away from the truth if it is disturbing. However, the truth can be healing. We need to listen deeply to the stories of others, even when it is difficult.

We often shy away from the truth if it is disturbing. However, the truth can be healing. We need to listen deeply to the stories of others, even when it is difficult.

Empathy

Misinterpreting Empathy

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on May 31, 2022

What do we mean by the word empathy? Do we really hear others and understand their feelings and life experiences? We can only do that when we listen.

What do we mean by the word empathy? Do we really hear others and understand their feelings and life experiences? We can only do that when we listen.

Motivation

Count Me Out on Having a Bucket List

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on April 27, 2022

Planning is important, but so is being flexible. Don't judge yourself as incomplete if you can't complete a fixed list of experiences. Allow for the unexpected.

Planning is important, but so is being flexible. Don't judge yourself as incomplete if you can't complete a fixed list of experiences. Allow for the unexpected.

Empathy

Are We Still Empathic if We Don't Take Action?

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on March 29, 2022

Empathy is an emotional process that can lead us to respond, but do not confuse the two. Empathy is the pathway, not the action.

Empathy is an emotional process that can lead us to respond, but do not confuse the two. Empathy is the pathway, not the action.

Empathy

What if We Ban Books that Can Teach Us Empathy?

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on February 22, 2022

Are we banning books that help us experience challenging situations and share feelings of those different from us? If so, we risk closing ourselves off to empathy.

Are we banning books that help us experience challenging situations and share feelings of those different from us? If so, we risk closing ourselves off to empathy.

Empathy

Honoring the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on January 17, 2022

How can we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his birth? By following his example and engaging empathically with others, no matter who they are.

How can we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his birth? By following his example and engaging empathically with others, no matter who they are.

Stress

How Perspective-Taking Helps Us Understand Others and Ourselves

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on December 29, 2021

As we begin the new year, make the resolution to see the world through the eyes of others without making it about you.

As we begin the new year, make the resolution to see the world through the eyes of others without making it about you.

Bullying

We All Benefit When We Get from "Me" to "Us"

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on December 20, 2021

Does it feel like helping others leaves you out? Actually, when we do for others, we often benefit in larger ways that help us all.

Does it feel like helping others leaves you out? Actually, when we do for others, we often benefit in larger ways that help us all.

Play

Metaverse Is the Wrong Solution to the Right Problem

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on October 29, 2021

Metaverse promises compelling ways to portray our homes, workplaces, even our looks remotely. However, more elaborate screen time is not the answer to building human connections.

Metaverse promises compelling ways to portray our homes, workplaces, even our looks remotely. However, more elaborate screen time is not the answer to building human connections.

Empathy

Empathy Can Help Us Overcome Fear of Others

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on September 28, 2021

When we fear others because they are not like us, it taps into our built-in fear of the unknown. Empathy can help us learn about others and lose that fear.

When we fear others because they are not like us, it taps into our built-in fear of the unknown. Empathy can help us learn about others and lose that fear.

Empathy

Social Empathy in Action

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on August 11, 2021

Can social empathy make a difference? Yes, and we saw that in action over the last couple of weeks.

Can social empathy make a difference? Yes, and we saw that in action over the last couple of weeks.

Empathy

Is There Such a Thing as Self-Empathy?

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on July 19, 2021

Self-exploration and introspection are valuable for our well-being, but they are not a form of empathy. Empathy involves stepping outside ourselves to better understand others.

Self-exploration and introspection are valuable for our well-being, but they are not a form of empathy. Empathy involves stepping outside ourselves to better understand others.

Empathy

Cancel Culture and Empathy: Can They Coexist?

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on June 18, 2021

Can we "cancel" others and still hear them? Only if we engage empathically. Then we can make informed decisions about whether to prohibit or allow public voice and space for all.

Can we "cancel" others and still hear them? Only if we engage empathically. Then we can make informed decisions about whether to prohibit or allow public voice and space for all.