Empathic Intervision

Empathy

Considering Humans in Human-Centred Research

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on May 23, 2024

Discover some essential strategies for handling emotional triggers in sensitive research.

Discover some essential strategies for handling emotional triggers in sensitive research.

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Self as Empathic Instrument for Change

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

Organizational development practitioners should be able to apply best Use of Self practices in all interactions.

Organizational development practitioners should be able to apply best Use of Self practices in all interactions.

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Using Empathy to Drive Significant Global Change

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on November 21, 2022

How to hold a space for multiple stakeholders with complex perspectives so they can express their honest thoughts and feelings.

How to hold a space for multiple stakeholders with complex perspectives so they can express their honest thoughts and feelings.

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The Big Idea: No More Cognitive and Affective Empathy?

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on September 16, 2022

If we draw too hard a line between cognitive and affective empathy, we lose sight of the skill that empathy is: requiring body and mind, emotion, and cognition.

If we draw too hard a line between cognitive and affective empathy, we lose sight of the skill that empathy is: requiring body and mind, emotion, and cognition.

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Well-being Programs Should Build Relatedness and Connection

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on June 22, 2022

Effective well-being programs at work need to build interrelatedness and connection. Empathy routines are a good way to do so.

Effective well-being programs at work need to build interrelatedness and connection. Empathy routines are a good way to do so.

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Dealing with Contradictory Views

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on April 20, 2022

Are you troubled by deep divisions with people you care about over Covid beliefs and choices? Imaginative empathy can help bridge the divide.

Are you troubled by deep divisions with people you care about over Covid beliefs and choices? Imaginative empathy can help bridge the divide.

Empathy

An Overview of Integrative Empathy

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on March 25, 2022

If empathy is so important to people, then why is there such a shortage of connection, mutual understanding, and respect for each other’s diversity today?

If empathy is so important to people, then why is there such a shortage of connection, mutual understanding, and respect for each other’s diversity today?

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Building Empathy Online

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on February 1, 2022

Are online meetings leaving you disconnected, floundering, and exhausted? Embodied empathy practices can help build rapport and mutual understanding.

Are online meetings leaving you disconnected, floundering, and exhausted? Embodied empathy practices can help build rapport and mutual understanding.

Environment

Sensing Senselessness in Online Meetings

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on October 27, 2021

Wondering whether to continue with online meetings? A few adjustments can help you take advantage of the benefits and overcome some drawbacks.

Wondering whether to continue with online meetings? A few adjustments can help you take advantage of the benefits and overcome some drawbacks.

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Integrative Empathy for Design: From Mindset to Practice

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on June 3, 2021

Do you know that empathy is essential in human-centered design, but people often lack the skills to do it? Empathy can be taught and practiced—thus enhancing our design innovation.

Do you know that empathy is essential in human-centered design, but people often lack the skills to do it? Empathy can be taught and practiced—thus enhancing our design innovation.

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Self-Empathy Is Required to Empathize With Others

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on March 5, 2021

When you empathize with others, how do you know that it's not just a projection of your own experiences?

When you empathize with others, how do you know that it's not just a projection of your own experiences?

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The Light and Dark Side of Empathy

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on December 1, 2020

Empathy is neutral; it can be used for good or to harm or manipulate. Where do your motivations and intentions to empathize come from?

Empathy is neutral; it can be used for good or to harm or manipulate. Where do your motivations and intentions to empathize come from?

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When Kinesthetic Empathy Goes Viral

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on November 3, 2020

#Jerusalemadancechallenge took the world by storm. It showed the power of synchronizing movement, helping us to connect and share positive experiences during a time of challenge.

#Jerusalemadancechallenge took the world by storm. It showed the power of synchronizing movement, helping us to connect and share positive experiences during a time of challenge.

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Preventing Conflict Through Self-Empathy

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on September 23, 2020

Self-empathy helps us navigate polarizing assumptions and judgments.

Self-empathy helps us navigate polarizing assumptions and judgments.

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Self-Empathy With Ethical Responsibility and Centredness

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on August 27, 2020

Working with others to provide an encouraging presence or healing space requires providing a conducive environment for them. Self-empathy helps create that presence and space.

Working with others to provide an encouraging presence or healing space requires providing a conducive environment for them. Self-empathy helps create that presence and space.

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Noticing with Self-Empathy

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on July 31, 2020

Do you find yourself getting caught up in interactions where misunderstandings are starting to occur, making you feel threatened and defensive? Self-empathy helps you to notice.

Do you find yourself getting caught up in interactions where misunderstandings are starting to occur, making you feel threatened and defensive? Self-empathy helps you to notice.

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The Self in Empathy: Self-Empathy

Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on July 13, 2020

When you feel challenged and misunderstood, empathizing with someone else is difficult. That's why the first step is to empathize with yourself.

When you feel challenged and misunderstood, empathizing with someone else is difficult. That's why the first step is to empathize with yourself.