” Empathy is seeing with the
eyes of another,
listening with the
ears of another, and
feeling with the
heart of another. ”
~ Alfred Adler
Empathy is the ability to be aware of, understand and appreciate the feelings and thoughts of others. People start to heal the moment they feel heard.
How to start an empathetic conversation…
🩶 Avoid distractions, put down the phone and turn off the tv.
🩶 Create a safe, sacred space to talk.
🩶 Show interest in what they are saying and feeling.
🩶 Make sure your body language is showing you are actively listening and genuinely interested.
🩶 Remember to be supportive.
🩶 Listen without judgement and with compassion.
🩶 Validate their perspective.
🩶 Don’t try to fix, just listen.
🩶 Listen, truly listen.
🩶 Do not give advice and do not criticize.
Empathy does not mean that we agree. It means that we can understand how they feel and are saying, “I am here for you.”
About Lisa
I am a grief counselor, certified grief educator, certified professional life coach, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping you navigate through life and loss. My greatest joy is to help others, to have the honor to listen to your story, and to offer hope. I am truly grateful and it is my privilege to be on this journey with you.