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What is trauma?
Society, Politics & Law

What is trauma?

...empathy and understanding that victims might also be dealing with other trauma, e.g. ‘intergenerational trauma’ from family history of the holocaust and/or slavery. Understanding the context also enables better recognition that policing has been a traumatising factor in the lives of many people, which may affect how victims of rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO)...
Are you a socially intelligent educational leader?
Education & Development

Are you a socially intelligent educational leader?

...empathy and compassion. Have a look at this short video in which Daniel Goleman explores emotional and social intelligence in leadership. Why be a socially intelligent leader? In a changing world full of innovation, technological change, disruption and uncertainty, leaders must be agile, fluid in approach, and able to work through networks rather than hierarchies. As Kao...
The psychological benefits of multilingualism
Languages

The psychological benefits of multilingualism

...empathy or emotional intelligence, also increase as a consequence of multilingual translating experiences and exposure to different language and cultural environments. You might be interested to know that language learners with higher levels of ambiguity tolerance and emotional intelligence are particularly well-suited to the job of a translator, as they are more likely...
Virtual murder: Just a game?
History & The Arts

Virtual murder: Just a game?

...empathy and sensitivity to aggression’. In response, more than 200 academics signed an open letter claiming that the study was flawed. This repeats a pattern; with violent video games, as with pornography before them, it is difficult to show that there is any systematic link between consumption and subsequent behaviour. However, having bad consequences is not the only...
Principles and practices of peace education
Education & Development

Principles and practices of peace education

...empathy and its uses in supporting positive relationships and resolving conflict begin to develop strategies for building peace through resolving conflict fairly. Before you start, watch this video where Izzy introduces the session. IZZY Welcome to Session 3, Peace between us. In this session you are continuing your journey through the layers of peace. You’ll think more...
When two worlds collide: achieving wisdom in online groups
Science, Maths & Technology

When two worlds collide: achieving wisdom in online groups

...empathy, supporting others, picking up the workload for others, managing expectations, negotiating common ground and caring how others feel are key to creating a positive working environment amongst a group. Behaviours such as self-obsession, self-assertion and self-preservation at the expense of others, can all lead to negative group experiences. This story of behaviours...
Witnessing war through a smartphone lens
Society, Politics & Law

Witnessing war through a smartphone lens

...empathy. The digital witnessing of war by people caught up in it has at least helped to rebalance professional images of war and conflict which objectify the subjects. Images captured by Syrian civilians under constant bombardment have an authenticity that opens up new optics. Such images can provide evidence of abuses and afford accountability when war crimes and Human...
Can dogs read their owners' emotions?
Science, Maths & Technology

Can dogs read their owners' emotions?

...empathy. The humans, meanwhile, receive unconditional companionship and emotional validation from their canine counterpart. Undoubtedly, this study further adds to our understanding and appreciation of the cognitive abilities of “man’s best friend” and highlights the mutually beneficial relationships we often have with dogs.[The Conversation] This article was...