Who we are
The Empathy Research Institute is a registered 501(c)(3)
Mission:
To empirically investigate the psychology of empathy, its benefits and applications for the betterment of humanity and share findings through community, practice and teaching
Mission:
To empirically investigate the psychology of empathy, its benefits and applications for the betterment of humanity and share findings through community, practice and teaching
Highlighted research
The Revolving Door EffectA novel theory in understanding the causes of burnout in human services |
The Mediating effect of self-love in parental compassion fatigueInvestigating the effects of self-love practices on the prevention of compassion fatigue in parents. |
Building self-compassion to find purpose and meaningEmploying self-awareness as a means to empathize with the self and develop a sense of life purpose |
OUR GOALEmpathy can change the world. We're learning how. |
Our approach
DiscoverDesign and implement studies that explore the psychology of empathy. Areas of research include: compassion, self-awareness, empathic capacity and practices for self-care.
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ApplyApplying research findings and psychological theory to design best practices in building empathic capacity and healthy deployment of empathy with ourselves and others
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buildBuilding empathy in individuals.
Building empathetic organizations. Building stronger community - together. |