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Concept · Empathy
The extraordinary power of empathy
What is empathy? This capacity with extraordinary power is the most precious ally of all therapists, all social workers, all those whose work is grounded in the relationship. More broadly, it is indispensable in each and every one of our lives.
Two questions deserve a closer look:
- How does its full potential develop?
- How is empathy different from other phenomena, such as emotional contagion?
I hope you will find all the answers to these questions in the video below — in French.
How to cite this article
Besse, J. (2022, February 6). The extraordinary power of empathy. Complexe Systémique. https://app.complexe-systemique.com/en_GB/articles/the-extraordinary-power-of-empathy
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- The inductive questioning technique in therapyLetting information emerge rather than extracting it.
- Resonance in systemic therapy: the therapist's emotions as alliesWhen the therapist's emotional experience becomes a clinical lever rather than an obstacle.
- What is the systemic approach in psychology?The outlook that places each person back within their relationships.
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