What is empathy? Well it's basically putting yourself in someone's place so you can understand their emotion. Being kind and caring when someone isn't feeling a positive emotion and connecting with them. Allow others to be vulnerable with you and share their emotions. You can show them you are understanding of how they feel and are available to offer them your comfort.
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Why empathy is important
Empathy allows you to be less judgmental with others and more open minded.
When someone is processing their feelings, showing compassion helps us process ours as well by loosening and strengthening our emotional state. It's actually really healthy to care.
If you haven't experienced something someone else has, it's important to show that we are still there for them and that we are that shoulder to cry on and hand to hold.
Remember, when someone is feeling down, let's uplift them and show them that we care!