Kay Pranis is an independent trainer and facilitator for
peacemaking circles, as well as, an advocate and leader in Restorative Justice and Circle Process movements.
Kay has been involved in the development of circle processes in criminal
justice, schools, neighborhoods, families and the workplace. She is author of,
The Little Book Of Circle Processes:A
New/Old Approach To Peacemaking.
"We have raised an entire generation without the prerequisites for
developing empathy and then are outraged when they seem not to care
about the impact of their behavior on others. We did not consciously
decide to raise them without empathy, but that is the result of
significant changes in our social behavior
. The development of empathy requires:
1. regular
feedback about how our actions are affecting others, respectfully
communicated 2. relationships in which we are valued and our worth is validated 3. experience of sympathy from others when we are in pain
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We have raised an entire generation without the prerequisites for
developing empathy and then are outraged when they seem not to care
about the impact of their behavior on others. We did not consciously
decide to raise them without empathy, but that is the result of
significant changes in our social behavior.
The development of empathy requires:
1. regular
feedback about how our actions are affecting others, respectfully
communicated
2. relationships in which we are valued and our worth is validated
3. experience of sympathy from others when we are in pain
