The Incredible Moment 69-Year-Old Stops a Bank Robbery with Words and a Hug
A man realized that a bank robber was acting out of sadness, not malice, and stepped in to difuse the situation with a hug.
Empathy
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Blankets of Hope Partners With Students to Deliver 20,000 Blankets to the Homeless, With Heartwarming Notes Attached
Blankets of Hope partners with students who create handwritten notes for the homeless, delivering a heartwarming connection along with a free blanket.
Teacher's Powerful Exercise of 'Leaving Emotional Baggage at the Door' Has Totally Changed Her Classroom
This teacher is going viral for using a simple-but poignant-activity to teach her students about empathy and emotional baggage.
Parole Officer 'Empathy Training' Leads to a 13% Drop in Offenders Returning to Jail
A UC Berkeley study used empathy training among parole and probation officers to reduce recidivism and reoffending by 13 percent.
Hundreds of Executives and Officials Sleep Outside, Raising Millions for Homeless Teens
In 12 cities across two countries, nearly 500 business executives, advocates and celebrities slept outside on the streets in freezing temperatures Thursday night to let homeless kids know they matter. The decades-old Covenant House was able to raise more than 11 million dollars in conjunction with events held across North America.
'Mood ATM' Checks in on User's Feelings Instead of Their Money
We're constantly informed of our city's job growth, traffic patterns, and crime rates, but what about the happiness of its residents?
Black Man Befriending KKK Members Has Led to 200 People Quitting the Organization
Daryl Davis firmly believes that if he has a conversation with a Klansman, he can convince them that their hatred is misplaced – and he's usually right.
Cancer Survivor's New Empathy Cards Tell It Like It Is
Knowing what to say to someone with cancer isn't always easy. That's why Emily McDowell designed a set of greeting cards that always keep it real.
Did You Know Breathing Deeply Can Boost Your Empathy?
This new study shows that people who are more aware of their bodies are more empathetic of others.
World's Youngest Teachers Are Babies Who Visit Schools to Teach Students About Empathy - and It's Working
These babies might be small, but they're apparently having a big impact on the schoolchildren they "teach" - especially the troubled students.
"Mom (or dad)… I Love You"
Mom and I fought since childhood. I'd say black, she'd say white. It did not matter on what subject. I found myself many times in the bathroom crying so hard I could not breath.
Hundreds of Executives and Officials Sleep Outside, Raising Millions for Homeless Teens
In 12 cities across two countries, nearly 500 business executives, advocates and celebrities slept outside on the streets in freezing temperatures Thursday night to let homeless kids know they matter. The decades-old Covenant House was able to raise more than 11 million dollars in conjunction with events held across North America.
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