Empathy Training: The Efficacy of Short-Term Empathy Training Workshops on Counselor Trainees
Publication Date
10-2018
Document Type
Presentation
Disciplines
Counseling | Social and Behavioral Sciences
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.
Recommended Citation
Knight, Anita; Warren, Steve; Gantt, Alex; Offei Darko, YaTiwaa; and Macon, Keaghlan P., "Empathy Training: The Efficacy of Short-Term Empathy Training Workshops on Counselor Trainees" (2018). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 168.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/ccfs_fac_pubs/168
