Benefits of Empathy

"Empathy" is the ability to be aware of another's perspective
and regulate your own emotional responses. 
It contributes to emotional stability, resilience, 
the ability to overcome adversity,
social connectedness, and

general contentment. 

Angelica Shiels

12 Ways To Teach Your Children The Skill Of Empathy

What is "empathy" and why is it important? "Empathy" is the ability to be aware of another's perspective and regulate your own emotional responses. It contributes to emotional stability, resilience, the ability to overcome adversity, social connectedness, and general contentment. Empathy is absolutely a skill worth cultivating on our children. But how do we go about such a task?   For more... Click here to go to article

WORKING TOGETHER...PROVIDING SOLUTIONS... EMPOWERING YOUTH Sincerely, Lynette Pierce, Youth Program Coordinator Tri-Town Council 49 Main Street Topsfield, MA 01983 978-887-6512