The Challenges of Empathy

Accepting ourselves, accepting others: The challenges of empathy.

Aim of this Workshop
– To understand the relationship between self understanding and acceptance of others
– To identify the barriers which impede empathy
– To understand the role of judgement and stereotypes
– To improve the capacity for empathy through practical active listening

In this course, you will learn:
– What is empathy? Definitions/discussion
– Understanding and accepting yourself
– Personal values
– Barriers to hearing another person
– Difficulties in listening
– Active listening
– Stereotypes
– Making Judgements
– Active listening – part 2
– Personal change

Cost
$50

About the trainer: Jane Gilbert
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
The early part of Jane’s career was spent as a Clinical Psychologist within Adult Mental Health Services in the UK. Subsequently Jane has worked as an independent consultant. She specializes in the design and facilitation of workshops on psychological and mental health issues in cross cultural contexts, consultancy to International Non Governmental Organisations (INGOs), and the evaluation of mental health programmes. She has worked in a number of countries, most recently in Turkey and Gaza.