The Dark Sides of Empathy

The Dark Sides of Empathy
Author: Fritz Breithaupt
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2019-06-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1501735616

Many consider empathy to be the basis of moral action. However, the ability to empathize with others is also a prerequisite for deliberate acts of humiliation and cruelty. In The Dark Sides of Empathy, Fritz Breithaupt contends that people often commit atrocities not out of a failure of empathy but rather as a direct consequence of over-identification and a desire to increase empathy. Even well-meaning compassion can have many unintended consequences, such as intensifying conflicts or exploiting others. Empathy plays a central part in a variety of highly problematic behaviors. From mere callousness to terrorism, exploitation to sadism, and emotional vampirism to stalking, empathy all too often motivates and promotes malicious acts. After tracing the development of empathy as an idea in German philosophy, Breithaupt looks at a wide-ranging series of case studies—from Stockholm syndrome to Angela Merkel's refugee policy and from novels of the romantic era to helicopter parents and murderous cheerleader moms—to uncover how narcissism, sadism, and dangerous celebrity obsessions alike find their roots in the quality that, arguably, most makes us human.

The Empath's Survival Guide

The Empath's Survival Guide
Author: Judith Orloff
Publisher: Sounds True
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1622038312

What is the difference between having empathy and being an empath? “Having empathy means our heart goes out to another person in joy or pain,” says Dr. Judith Orloff “But for empaths it goes much farther We actually feel others’ emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in our own bodies, without the usual defenses that most people have.” With The Empath’s Survival Guide, Dr. Orloff offers an invaluable resource to help sensitive people develop healthy coping mechanisms in our high-stimulus world—while fully embracing the empath’s gifts of intuition, creativity, and spiritual connection. In this practical and empowering book for empaths and their loved ones, Dr. Orloff begins with self-assessment exercises to help you understand your empathic nature, then offers potent strategies for protecting yourself from overwhelm and replenishing your vital energy For any sensitive person who’s been told to “grow a thick skin,” here is your lifelong guide for staying fully open while building resilience, exploring your gifts of deep perception, raising empathic children, and feeling welcomed and valued by a world that desperately needs what you have to offer.

Awakened Empath

Awakened Empath
Author: Aletheia Luna
Publisher: Luna & Sol Pty Ltd
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2017-10-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1974683923

Do you feel the agony and the ecstasy carried within people’s hearts? Do you experience chronic exhaustion in social settings? Has anyone ever told you that you’re “too sensitive” for this world? If so, you may be an empath. An empath is a person who absorbs the emotions of others like a sponge and experiences these emotions as their own. While empaths are warm, intuitive, and compassionate people, their high level of sensitivity makes them prone to experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, and crippling physical illnesses. Do you tend to attract toxic people and set poor boundaries? If so, this book will help you. Do you feel overwhelmed by negative energy and feel like you can't cope anymore? This book will support you. Do you want to heal yourself and find inner peace? This book will show you the path. Written for the highly sensitive and empathic people of life, Awakened Empath is a comprehensive map for helping you to develop physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance on every level. Chapters in this book include: - What is Your Empathic Gift? - Empaths and Society - Empath Friendships and Relationships - Empaths and the Workplace - The Psychological Understanding of Being an Empath - The Scientific Understanding of Being an Empath - The Shamanic Understanding of Being an Empath - The Mystical Understanding of Being an Empath - The Dark Side of Being an Empath - Empaths and Narcissists - Empaths and Energy Vampires - Parenting Empath Children - Empaths and the Spiritual Awakening Process - Healing the Physical Realm - Healing the Mental Realm - Healing the Emotional Realm - Flowing With Spirit - The Spiritual Purpose of Empaths Under the loving guidance of empaths and spiritual mentors Luna and Sol, you will discover how to awaken to your highest potential and access the strength, love, and wisdom found within your soul.

The Ecstasy of Surrender

The Ecstasy of Surrender
Author: Judith Orloff
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2014-03-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1781804214

Are you longing for your life to be easier and more fun? Would you like to stop pushing, micromanaging, and forcing things so you can relax? What if you could enjoy what you have instead of always lusting for 'more'? What if you could live in 'the zone', propelled by powerful currents toward the right people and opportunities? What if you could stop worrying about money and live with more emotional ease in the moment? If you answer 'yes' to all these questions and desire lasting positive change, then prepare to experience the ecstasy of surrender. The art of letting go, Dr Judith Orloff explains, is the secret key to manifesting power and success in all areas of life, including work, relationships, sexuality, radiant ageing and health and healing. In our superconnected world where emails and text messages constantly interrupt us, it's easier to let go than you think. Once embraced, surrendering removes roadblocks and the exhaustion that comes from 'trying too hard' – and it helps you achieve goals more effortlessly and brings ongoing happiness. With her stunning gift for storytelling coupled with her unique, results-oriented approach to physical, emotional and spiritual health – marrying neuroscience, psychiatry, intuitive medicine, energy techniques, and more – Judith provides a powerful, practical and accessible map for anyone who is longing to be happier but who feels stuck, burned-out, tense, worried or afraid to let go.

Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship

Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship
Author: Margalis Fjelstad
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2019-10-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9781538136652

Recovering from any broken relationship is difficult, but when one partner is a narcissist, extracting yourself from the union and healing from the emotional damage can be overwhelming. Using stories from her practice, Margalis Fjelstad helps "caretakers" heal from their broken relationships and navigate the rocky waters post-break up.

The Narcissist's Playbook

The Narcissist's Playbook
Author: Dana Morningstar
Publisher: Morningstar Media
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2019-05-15
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Do you have a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath in your life, or think that you might? Do you continually feel anxious around someone in your life, but can’t pinpoint why? Do conversations seem to go off track, leaving you feeling knocked off balance and confused? Does it feel like they are making your life a living hell, but they insist that you are too sensitive, crazy, or to blame? Perhaps you know you are being manipulated or abused, but don’t know how to make it stop. The Narcissist’s Playbook can help. Dana Morningstar is a domestic violence advocate, author, podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, and group leader. She writes from personal as well as professional experience in the field of domestic violence awareness, narcissistic abuse, and advocacy. Some of the topics covered in The Narcissist’s Playbook are: -What manipulation is and isn’t. -How to spot manipulative behaviors early (and why most people struggle with this). -How and why people get caught up with manipulators, and why they have a hard time breaking free. -How to identify the emotional “hook” that is keeping you stuck in manipulation and what you can do about it. - How to effectively disable manipulation as it is happening. - How to identify the common personality traits that are frequently exploited by manipulators. You can take back your life. The Narcissist’s Playbook tells you how.

Empath and Narcissist

Empath and Narcissist
Author: Sharon Katey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-07-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781081655259

If you want to discover the power of empathy and free yourself from the abusive grip of narcissism, keep reading... When you are a victim of social or narcissistic abuse in a toxic relationship, you end up in a spiral of negative emotions that makes you lose control of your life completely. As if you were constantly and ruthlessly struck by violent waves, you feel helpless, overwhelmed by the feeling of having lost yourself. And gradually, it becomes a nightmare. So your partner's, your boss's or society's narcissism have become a weight on your shoulders. An illness that destroys your mental health. But how do you get rid of that feeling? You would love to have a solution and means to escape it, but you are still stuck in this reality, at the mercy of the next wave. You are an empathetic person, who's had the luck of being born with an extraordinary power: the power of being sensitive. A strength that, if handled correctly, can revolution your life. You heard that right! Even if you think that your empathetic characteristic makes you weak, you must know that it is a valuable social resource and without people like you, the world could never progress. In this book, you will find the answers you are looking for, you will discover how to overcome emotional difficulties, learning how to handle your power. You will be able to embrace your gift and sing the beautiful songs hidden in your heart. In this guide you will discover: . What's behind a narcissistic person . What are the characteristics of empathetic individuals . 10 effective ways to handle a narcissist . Psychological abilities to keep the peace with a narcissist . New surprising ideas . Become a leader . How to handle your own emotions . Stop narcissists from taking advantage of you . Get rid of toxic relationships . Love yourself and find inner peace . And more... Even if you think that handling your emotions is extremely difficult, even if you have tried many times in the past to leave toxic relationships and failed, with the right solutions you will be able to build your success. Get this wonderful guide on how to say goodbye to narcissistic abuse and own your life! Scroll up and press the " buy now with 1-click" button

Against Empathy

Against Empathy
Author: Paul Bloom
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2016-12-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0062339354

New York Post Best Book of 2016 We often think of our capacity to experience the suffering of others as the ultimate source of goodness. Many of our wisest policy-makers, activists, scientists, and philosophers agree that the only problem with empathy is that we don’t have enough of it. Nothing could be farther from the truth, argues Yale researcher Paul Bloom. In AGAINST EMPATHY, Bloom reveals empathy to be one of the leading motivators of inequality and immorality in society. Far from helping us to improve the lives of others, empathy is a capricious and irrational emotion that appeals to our narrow prejudices. It muddles our judgment and, ironically, often leads to cruelty. We are at our best when we are smart enough not to rely on it, but to draw instead upon a more distanced compassion. Basing his argument on groundbreaking scientific findings, Bloom makes the case that some of the worst decisions made by individuals and nations—who to give money to, when to go to war, how to respond to climate change, and who to imprison—are too often motivated by honest, yet misplaced, emotions. With precision and wit, he demonstrates how empathy distorts our judgment in every aspect of our lives, from philanthropy and charity to the justice system; from medical care and education to parenting and marriage. Without empathy, Bloom insists, our decisions would be clearer, fairer, and—yes—ultimately more moral. Brilliantly argued, urgent and humane, AGAINST EMPATHY shows us that, when it comes to both major policy decisions and the choices we make in our everyday lives, limiting our impulse toward empathy is often the most compassionate choice we can make.

The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist: Create Healthy Relationships By Healing Childhood Trauma

The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist: Create Healthy Relationships By Healing Childhood Trauma
Author: Rita Louise
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-01-12
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780975864951

The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist takes an in-depth look at the dynamics between the loving, compassionate, and often selfless empaths and those willing to take from them, the self-serving narcissists, and endeavors to uncover the unconscious patterns that keep them trapped in cycles of abusive, toxic relationships.