Sympathy and empathy are different; sympathy is feeling sorry for someone, while empathy is feeling with them. Empathy involves understanding their feelings and putting oneself in their shoes. Empathy is important for those experiencing loss, and therapy groups provide a space for empathy. Sympathy and empathy are separate terms with some very important distinctions. Sympathy […]
Empathy involves feeling with a person rather than feeling sorry for them. It is important in therapy and support groups, but one must also maintain some distance. Empathy helps restore perspective to those who have experienced tragedy and can lead to catharsis in literature and film. Empathy is a different feeling from sympathy. When you […]
