Episode 7: The Stockholm syndrome and the power of empathy

Episode 7: The Stockholm syndrome and the power of empathy  

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Welcome to D-Constructing Topics podcast where we D-Construct topics and todays episode we going to examine the Stockholm syndrome and power of empathy.

Stockholm syndrome

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response typically displayed in victims of kidnapping, hostage situations, and abuse. Though Stockholm syndrome is still being heavily studied and is not yet officially considered a disorder, most psychologists and other medical professionals agree that it is likely an emotional and behavioral coping mechanism victims develop to adapt to and survive the trauma they are living through by trying to appease their captors to avoid violence.

Patty Hearst

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_Hearst_(film)

Empathy Fosters Connection 

Empathy is defined as “the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions” or “the ability to share someone else’s feelings.” It is looking at things from another person’s perspective and attempting to understand why they feel the way they do. 

Empathy is not easy. It requires a tremendous amount of vulnerability to listen without judgment and see yourself in another person’s struggle. Empathy can be uncomfortable especially when you are supporting someone in a dark time.