Understanding and Supporting College Students With Empathy - A Guide for Higher Education Practitioners

This book shares tools and processes that higher education professionals can use to develop empathy and perspective-taking in their practice. Supported by real-world examples, this is a must-read for those working with college and university students to develop the skills needed to support themselves, their students, and their colleagues.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. What Is Empathy? 3. Self-Empathy 4. Empathy for Students 5. Empathy for Subordinates 6. Empathy for Colleagues 7. Empathy for Social Justice 8. Teaching Empathy 9. Conclusion

About the author

Laura Parson is Associate Professor of Educational and Organizational Leadership at North Dakota State University, USA.

Summary

This book shares tools and processes that higher education professionals can use to develop empathy and perspective-taking in their practice. Supported by real-world examples, this is a must-read for those working with college and university students to develop the skills needed to support themselves, their students, and their colleagues.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Parson
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032534404
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3253440-4
• No. of pages: 170
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education, EDUCATION / Professional Development, SELF-HELP / Self-Management / Stress Management, Psychotherapy, teacher training, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher