Empathy Training: The Efficacy of Short-Term Empathy Training Workshops on Counselor Trainees

Anita Knight, Steve Warren, Alex Gantt, YaTiwaa Offei Darko, Keaghlan P Macon

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Abstract

The relationship between empathy and counseling skill development is explored and the current literature is reviewed. The efficacy of a two-session empathy building workshop in increasing empathy in a population of counseling students is discussed. Experiential exercises are also explained and conducted. Research findings will be explored and implications for counseling and counselor education will be discussed.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Oct 13 2018
EventSACES Conference 2018: Creating and Cultivating Equity: Activism in Practice -
Duration: Oct 11 2018Oct 13 2018

Conference

ConferenceSACES Conference 2018
Period10/11/1810/13/18

Disciplines

  • Counseling
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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