A Social Work Model of Empathy

This article presents a social work model of empathy that reflects the latest interdisciplinary research findings on empathy. The model reflects the social work commitment to social justice. The three model components are: 1) the affective response to another’s emotions and actions; 2) the cognitive...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Karen E. Gerdes, Elizabeth A. Segal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indiana University School of Social Work 2009-12-01
Series:Advances in Social Work
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Online Access:https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/235