The Importance of Empathy in Enhancing Our Journey

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The Importance of Empathy in Enhancing Our Journey

August 6 @ 12:00 pm 3:00 pm

The Importance of Empathy

Tuesdays, August 6th & 13th


12:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CT

10:00 am – 1:00 pm MT | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PT


Find the time in your region HERE

Empathy lies at the heart of human connection and compassion. Deepening one’s empathy enhances the capacity of elders to serve as wise and compassionate sages.


This program will focus on how to cultivate an empathy that enables older adults to connect deeply with others without becoming emotionally overwhelmed.


We will explore the following questions:

  • What exactly is empathy and why is it important as we grow older?
  • Does empathy increase or decrease with age?
  • How can we rein in too much empathy for others?
  • Why is cultivating self-empathy so essential in enhancing our empathy towards others?
  • What unique barriers confront us in our efforts to empathize with persons who are different from us (e.g., racial/ethnic background, age, political or religious beliefs)?
  • What strategies have been shown to deepen our empathy?


In the words of Maya Angelou- “We must support each other and empathize with each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike. I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.” Choosing to deepen our empathy is a courageous act. I invite you to join our in-depth exploration of this important topic.

Facilitator

David R. Dupper, PhD, MSW, CSL is a retired social work professor with extensive experience in teaching adult learners and facilitating groups. He has developed an online course on empathy entitled Finding Common Ground.


As a Certified Sage-ing® Leader, Dave enjoys facilitating online workshops as well as in-person workshops in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Contact: d.dupper@sage-ing.org

Registration


Tuesdays, August 6th and 13th


12:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

11:00 am – 2:00 pm CT

10:00 am – 1:00 pm MT

9:00 am – 12:00 pm PT





Find the time in your region HERE

Fees on a Sliding Scale


Early Bird Pricing until July 15th


Supporter – $80 then $90

Basic – $60 then $70

Reduced – $40 then $50


Scholarships are available.


Questions?

Please contact Rosemary Cox Email: r.cox@sage-ing.org

CLICK HERE to Register

Whether you do your eldering work alone or in socialized settings at workshops and meditation retreats, or through solo meditation and journal writing, remember that the work of integrating body, mind, and soul requires time and commitment…you can begin shaping your life into a noble masterpiece.”

 – Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

 

To support you on what Reb Zalman refers to as “this pioneering journey into your unmapped potential,” whether you are young or old, Sage-ing® International offers 3 categories of educational programs, each with its own unique flavor.

The Signature Programs

serve as an excellent introduction to sage-ing’s core topics (Images of Aging, Life Review, Forgiveness, Facing Mortality, Legacy, and Service).  They provide the tools and resources needed to explore the aging years in order to navigate the second half of life with greater understanding and purpose. 

 

The World Wisdom Programs

allow participants to explore cultural traditions and perspectives across the globe on aging and spirituality to deepen their understanding of their own aging years and to enhance their “Sage-ing tool-box.”

 

The Enrichment Programs

supplement and broaden SI’s range of educational opportunities by inviting guest presenters who are accomplished authors, innovators, Sage-ing® Leaders and other creative professionals, to facilitate workshops and webinars that reflect their areas of study and mastery of topics related to aging more consciously.

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