Ability Quote by Carl Rogers
“An empathic way of being can be learned from empathic persons. Perhaps the most important statement of all is that the ability to be accurately empathic is something which can be developed by training. Therapists, parents and teachers can be helped to become empathic. This is especially likely to occur if their teachers and supervisors are themselves individuals of sensitive understanding. It is most encouraging to know that this subtle, elusive quality, of utmost importance in therapy, is not something one is "born with", but can be learned, and learned most rapidly in an empathic climate.”
About This Quote
Source Book: On Becoming a Person, 1961
Empathy can be taught; training in supportive environments helps therapists, parents, and teachers develop accurate empathic ability.
In simple terms: Empathy is learnable through practice and supportive climate.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy through training and modeling.
Themes
psychology
education
personal growth
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- classroom teaching
- parenting workshops
Key Concepts
empathic skill development
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices best foster empathy?
- How to overcome empathy fatigue?
A Different Perspective
Empathy training may be limited by personal biases and resistance.
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