Dr Ian Weisberg

  In a world full of rapid technological advancements and global crises, compassion and empathy have the potential to heal the wounds of social fragmentation. These human virtues have always been relevant, but in today’s day and age, their importance cannot be overstated. Brene Brown and Marsha Linehan, two highly respected authors and researchers, have both extensively studied how these traits can impact our collective well-being. Brene Brown on the Power of Empathy Brene Brown has dedicated her career to studying vulnerability, courage, and empathy. She believes that it is through empathy that we connect with others on a deeper level. Sympathy might allow us to understand someone’s pain or struggle for a moment. But it is only when we put ourselves in their shoes, feeling what they feel as if it were our own pain or struggle that we can truly make an emotional connection. As Brown explains, this emotional understanding allows us to see each other without judgment or isolation. I...