What is empathy? Is it possible to empathise with those who have caused us pain? And do you struggle with an excess of empathy that leaves you feeling drained?
Empathy is that transformative moment when we step into someone else's world, see through their eyes, and truly understand how they feel. It is the bridge that connects us and the compass guiding us towards deeper, more meaningful connections. But despite knowing its value, there are times when empathy seems out of reach.
Psychotherapist Imi Lo guides us through the complexities of dealing with unempathic parents, emotionally unavailable partners and challenging work relationships, providing practical tools for extending empathy — and navigating the dynamics of family and groups along the way.
As we learn to mend broken relationships, nurture deeper connections and increase self-love, empathy reveals itself to be a priceless gift that multiplies when shared.
Notably, Lo's approach works both directions: this is a book as much for those who feel too much — the highly sensitive, the perpetually drained — as for those trying to reach someone who seems to feel too little.
About the author
Imi Lo is a psychotherapist, author and consultant for emotionally intense and highly sensitive people. She is the founder of Eggshell Therapy and the author of two previous books, Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity and The Gift of Intensity.
Perfect for readers of
Elaine Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person, Nedra Glover Tawwab's Set Boundaries, Find Peace, Julie Smith — practical psychology without the jargon.
