Understanding others by feeling how they feel; a sharing of experience of how it feels to be this other person (emotions, physiology and mental processing).
This short course is suitable for anyone who wants an overview of what is going on between us.
If you are a therapist (of any kind) looking for in-depth tutor-supported guidance, please check out my other more comprehensive course, 'Somatic Empathy Explained.'
There are many benefits to somatic empathy but there are also problems.
Only through understanding how it happens can you manage the natural process to good effect. By gaining an appreciation for how your body interacts with other people beneath your awareness , you will be better placed to influence that process.
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Welcome
How to use this course (1 min)
1.1 What is Somatic Empathy? (video 2 mins)
1.2 Working examples of somatic empathy (bodyworkers)
1. 3 A quick check
Survival
2.1 What goes on between us? (presentation )
2.2 Why do bodies do this? (presentation)
2.3 staying alive
2.4 Becoming Other (video 2 mins)
2.5 How are you doing?
2.6 silent conversation
2.7 Syncing
3.1 How somatic empathy happens (short text)
3.2 We feel what we perceive ( 4mins presentation)
3.3 Bringing the Outside In (infographic)
3.4 How somatic empathy happens (1 min video)
3.5 How somatic empathy happens (infographic)
3.6 Still with me?
3.7 Somatic intelligence
4.1 What controls somatic empathy?
4.2 Other factors influencing somatic empathy
4.3 Selective Reflective (cartoon)
5.1 But what about...?! (Q&A)
5.2 Inter-brains
5.3 Making the best of somatic empathy
5.4 Resources & Review
Very interesting and informative. I highly recommend this course to all professionals who work on a one to one basis with clients/ patients.
Very interesting and informative. I highly recommend this course to all professionals who work on a one to one basis with clients/ patients.
Read LessIncredibly interesting area. This short course has already answered a lot of questions I have had over the years in terms of my physical / emotional experien...
Read MoreIncredibly interesting area. This short course has already answered a lot of questions I have had over the years in terms of my physical / emotional experiences. My friends describe me as 'highly sensitive person and empath' - I'm not a fan of those terms personally, but I relate to the descriptions and I found this course really explained what I have been experiencing. I'm definitely going to do the longer course to find out more! Thank you Cindy.
Read LessI've not quite finished the course yet but I've enjoyed finding out what Somatic Empathy is. Cindy has presented it in a clear and concise way which is easi...
Read MoreI've not quite finished the course yet but I've enjoyed finding out what Somatic Empathy is. Cindy has presented it in a clear and concise way which is easily understood. Her knowledge and experience shine through and I'm looking forward to completing the course soon.
Read LessI really enjoyed this course on somatic empathy. As a coach, I'd read a bit about somatic coaching but wanted to understand more of the "why" behind somatic ...
Read MoreI really enjoyed this course on somatic empathy. As a coach, I'd read a bit about somatic coaching but wanted to understand more of the "why" behind somatic empathy and how I relate to my clients. Dr Engel provides a very clear, concise and easy to understand explanation of the basics of somatic empathy. Especially for someone without a scientific background! I'm definitely interested in learning more and think this course would be an ideal starting place for any therapist, yoga teacher or coach who wants to understand more about how our bodies and senses are communicating with each other and how this affects our client relationships. Or just anyone interested in this fascinating subject!
Read LessThis is a fascinating short read for anyone interested in how humans and other creatures interact and communicate with each other. Cindy provides a very simp...
Read MoreThis is a fascinating short read for anyone interested in how humans and other creatures interact and communicate with each other. Cindy provides a very simple and clear introduction to this fascinating and little understood subject.
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Cindy Engel PhD
