{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"236 Beyond Sympathy: Embracing Empathy and Redefining Support with Debra Caldow","description":" In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses the crucial difference  between sympathy\u2014feeling for someone\u2014and empathy\u2014seeking to understand and follow someone else\u2019s perspective\u2014especially in the context of additional needs.  She talks about why sympathy can lead to  learned helplessness and why empathy is harder because it requires giving up control, listening first, and asking before acting. &amp;nbsp;Debra argues that empathy-led support is more impactful because it is about learning how to step back and empower others by listening.  If you would like to support this podcast then visit&amp;nbsp;buymeacoffee.com\/expandingworlds ","author_name":"The Expanding Worlds Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/journeyskills.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42534360\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42534360"}