A TASTE OF WHAT IS TO COME...
In order to give a taste of what is to come in the 2022 conference, we have decided to release a 2021 conference session of Gordon's, The Natural Roots of Empathy.
Session Description: Just as we all yearn to recover from stress and distress, we all want children who are caring and considerate. But how do we get there? The direct approach certainly doesn't work. Confronting a child on their lack of caring or consideration doesn't work. If we reward or compliment a child for caring, it threatens to turn it into instrumental behaviour which is the essence of selfishness or narcissism. There simply is no way to get to where we want to go, except by following Nature's developmental plan. The material on empathy is wonderfully illustrative of this. We can find parallels in our search for escaping stress as well as in our yearning for recovery and healing. Once we understand how recovery happens and the conditions required for this to occur, we are much more prepared to come alongside Nature towards this end, for ourselves and our loved ones.
To view The Natural Roots of Empathy presentation, click on the image below.