Even accurate, thoughtful feedback can fall flat if it sounds defensive or self-protective. The tone of your message often matters more than the content. When you stay grounded, open, and curious, people actually hear you instead of reacting to your tone. In counseling, supervision, or leadership, mastering the art of non-defensive feedback is a small... Continue Reading →
Empathy Fatigue: Or I’m Sorry But I Think My Care Meter is Broken
I am preparing to teach a class on ethics to students starting their education in human services. In putting together one of the weekly quizzes I included a question on empathy fatigue. In a nutshell, empathy fatigue is being desensitized to things you would normally care about (empathize about) due to repeated exposure to stressful,... Continue Reading →
