empathy

A white figure is seen approaching a black shadow-beast stretching out onto a blue background with white scratches. The beast lashes out in a hostile display, fangs bared, needle-like claws drawn and held up in a slicing gesture, whilst the white figure offers it red flowers tied in yellow paper as a sign of peace -- a perhaps healing.

Shadow Work vs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Uncovering Paths to Inner Growth

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

Is Shadow Work A Trending Phenomenon Reborn from the annals of history or a subset of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?…

March 24, 2024

In an article about main character syndrome, a girl peeks out from behind a theater curtain.

What Do We Owe Each Other Anymore?

Katherine Hollis, New York University

In a world where everyone strives to be The Main Character in their own lives, is this hyper individuality killing empathy?…

September 7, 2023

illustration of empaths meditating in pink room

Tuned Empaths and How They Live With Their Ability

Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio

Being so in touch with your emotions and that of others can be laborious and damaging to the person with this ability.…

February 21, 2022

Why Colleges Should Offer Emotional Intelligence Classes

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

Universities everywhere should offer emotional intelligence classes to address the care and keeping of one’s internalized feelings.…

March 10, 2018

More Than Just a Costume

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

It might seem like a fun game, but what does it really mean when we turn a real person into an exaggerated character?…

October 19, 2017

Movies That Provide the Script on How to Treat People

Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

As prejudice continues to be on the rise, everyone should slow down and re-watch some of the amazing films that show audiences the way to come together.…

September 15, 2017

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