The Empathy Effect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences [Paperback]

We are all connected on a neurobiological level far more than we have previously realized. Consciously or not, we are in constant, natural resonance with one anothers feelings. When we are engaged in shared mind awareness, the possibilities for mutual aid and collaborative problem solving abound.
Helen Riess, MD

A Revolutionary Guide for Understanding and Changing the Way We Connect

Empathy is undergoing a new evolution. In a global and interconnected culture, we can no longer afford to identify only with people who seem to be a part of our tribe. As Dr. Helen Riess has learned, our capacity for empathy is not just an innate traitit is also a skill that we can learn and expand. WithThe Empathy Effect,Dr. Riess presents a definitive resource on empathy: the science behind how it works, new research on how empathy develops from birth to adulthood, and tools for building your capacity to create authentic emotional connection with others in any situation.

Dr. Riess emerged as leading researcher on empathy by creating a breakthrough training curriculum now used internationally in health care, business, and education. Drawing from this successful program and the latest science, she presents:

The E.M.P.A.T.H.Y.? methoda powerful seven-step system for understanding and increasing empathy, starting with Eye Contact and ending with Your Response
How empathy worksa comprehensive synthesis emerging from neuroscience, sociology, developmental psychology, and evolutionary theory
Tools for recognizing and promoting empathic behavior in yourself and others
Parenting and teaching empathy in kidsguidance for every stage of development
Texts, emojis, and digital empathythe modern challenge of authentic connection in the information age
Empathy through art and literatureexploring the power of creative expression to expand our emotional experience
Leading with empathyhow political and busl£k