The Empathy Effect by Helen Riess and Liz Neporent

"Through story and science, Dr. Helen Riess describes an understated but pivotal emotion: Empathy. We learn how our glances, posture, and tone of voice [...] can create healthy children, great workplaces, and inspiring political leadership [...] The Empathy Effect is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding relationships, from the personal to the political."

~Barbara Bradley Hagerty, New York Times bestselling author of Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife

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"At a time when the fabric of human society seems to be fraying, this book offers hope and help for individuals, couples, families, organizations, and communities to mend it together."

~Rick Hanson, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Resilient, Buddha's Brain, and Hardwiring Happiness

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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 trait--it is also a skill that we can learn and expand.

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With The 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.

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Dr. Riess emerged as leading researcher on empathy by creating a breakthrough training curriculum now used internationally in health care, business, and education.

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"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 another's feelings. When we are engaged in shared mind awareness, the possibilities for mutual aid and collaborative problem solving abound."‍

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~Helen Riess, MD

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Drawing from this successful program and the latest science, she presents:

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- The E.M.P.A.T.H.Y.(R) method--a powerful seven-step system for understanding and increasing empathy, starting with Eye Contact and ending with Your Response

- How empathy works--a 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 kids--guidance for every stage of development

- Texts, emojis, and digital empathy--the modern challenge of authentic connection in the information age

- Empathy through art and literature--exploring the power of creative expression to expand our emotional experience

- Leading with empathy--how political and business leaders can combine compassion with efficiency through group empathy skills and shared mind intelligence

- Digging deep for empathy--how to reverse scapegoating and recognize shared humanity with those we normally keep at a distance

- Self-compassion--why your ability to express love toward yourself affects every other relationship in your life

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Nourishing empathy lets us help not just ourselves, says Dr. Riess, but also everyone we interact with, whether for a moment or a lifetime. The Empathy Effect is a life-changing book that will revolutionize the way you understand yourself, relate to your loved ones, and connect to every person in your life.

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"Everyone knows that empathy is an enormously powerful asset in the work of healing. But few knew that it could be developed through systematic training. Now, this book puts the development of the skillful practice of empathy fully in the reach, not just of health care professionals, but, frankly, anyone who wants to be a better listener and carer."

~Donald M. Berwick, MD, president emeritus and senior fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

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Meet the Authors

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Helen Riess, MD, is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, HuffPost, JAMA, and more. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Liz Neporent is an award-winning health and medical journalist, and is currently a managing editor at Medscape/WebMD. She lives in New York City and upstate New York.

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