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Rediscovering Empathy; Values, Relationships and Practice in a Changing World |
NESCO Child and
Family Research Centre 8th Biennial International Conference |
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Across the globe, the perceived decline in empathy, care and social solidarity
is a cause for concern. Empathy is the ability and/or inclination to
understand and experience another’s state or condition and, where appropriate,
to respond through supportive actions. Research has shown that empathy in
individuals is essential to healthy social and emotional functioning and
contributes to the enrichment of civic society.
Conversely, where levels of empathy are compromised, studies have found an
increased propensity to engage in anti-social behavior, such as bullying,
aggression and offending behaviour. For practitioners, empathy in direct
relationship-based working is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of good
practice in work with children, young people and their families, while for
society, there is an urgent need for empathy informed policy and action to
address structural inequalities and disparities. The biennial UCFRC conference draws on national and international expertise to explore the concepts of empathy and relationship based working as they relate to policy and practice with children, youth and families. |
UNESCO CFRC Conference 2017: Kathleen Lynch
UNESCO CFRC Conference 2017:
Mary Gordon
UNESCO CFRC Conference 2017: Jean Clinton
UNESCO CFRC Conference 2017: Anantha Kumar Duraiappah
UNESCO CFRC Conference 2017: Peter McVerry
UNESCO CFRC Conference 2017: David Howe
UNESCO CFRC Conference 2017:
Cillian Murphy