Workshop: Practicing Empathy

Next Gen Men promotes positive masculinities, healthy relationships, and gender equity in schools, communities, and workplaces. We are working toward a future where men and boys feel less pain and cause less harm.

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What is empathy? And how do we get better at it? Join us and let's practice together!

This workshop is all about empathy.It&#x27;s easy to fall into the trap of &quot;fixing&quot; rather than listening — or judging rather than empathizing — when people come to us with heavy emotions or problems.When we miss opportunities for empathy, misunderstandings are common, people might feel unheard or invalidated, and often, feelings are hurt. This can strain relationships.Empathy is an important skill for leadership, relationships, and mental wellness. But what is empathy? And how do we get better at it?Empathy is listening to understand, taking the perspective of another, staying out of judgment, and recognizing emotion in others &amp; communicating that (thanks Brené Brown!).And importantly, empathy is a skill that can be learned!How do we learn it? Practice!So let&#x27;s work together and practice our empathy! In this workshop, we&#x27;ll do some exercises together to sharpen our skills in:<ol><li> Active listening &amp; asking questions</li><li>Paraphrasing &amp; confirming</li><li>Confronting our own judgements</li><li>Identifying emotions and needs in others &amp; communicating that to them</li></ol>Whether you are just starting your practice of empathy or if you are looking to deepen your understanding and practice, then this workshop is for you! Join us on September 18th, and let&#x27;s practice empathy together!Please note: <ul><li>This workshop requires participants to have a good internet connection and a working microphone. A working camera is also recommended for the best experience. We also recommend joining from a laptop, desktop, or tablet as opposed to a phone as we tend to screenshare and share links throughout. </li><li>We will use breakout rooms! </li><li>NGM commits to creating a brave and welcoming space for all who are eager to learn, and we encourage all participants to arrive ready to participate!</li><li>People of all genders, ages, backgrounds, and locations are welcome to join us! </li><li>Registration is $20 for menbers and $40 for non-menbers. Next Gen Menbership gets you free access to Circle events, discounts on workshops like this, NGM merch discounts, and access to a private online forum with even more events and discussions. If you are interested in becoming a menber,<a href="https://www.nextgenmen.ca/support" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> visit our website</a> and become a monthly or annual supporter.</li></ul>

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