The document discusses empathetic communication and developing empathy. It provides tips for decentering communication, such as giving full attention, not talking over others, and summarizing what you heard. It suggests that mastering empathy can change both yourself and the world. Links are included about mirroring to connect empathetically, developing empathy and imagination to open your world, and fine-tuning relationships through empathy even with strangers.

2. Decentering ~ Empathetic Communication 1. Give the person your full attention 2. Don't talk while the other person is talking 3. Summarize what you heard

3. Master empathy and you may change yourself …and the world! Watch: http://www.wimp.com/empathyevolution/

4. Mirroring: Making empathy a personal connection http://www.mefeedia.com/watch/30358908

5. “ When you start to develop your powers of empathy and imagination, the whole world opens up to you. ” ~ Susan Saradon ~

6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjHSiQLPmA&feature=related

7. Fine tuning your relationships. Could you empathize with total strangers? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kow8OoOCm6Y&feature=related