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What is Advanced Empathy Also known as Reflection of meaning. As a helper it is
reading between the lines content/feelings not spoken by the helpee but implied that the helper
picks up on. Sometimes the helpee is unaware of these deeper feelings. Think Iceburg.
Name three reasons to use Advanced Empathy 1. It moves the conversation from a surface
level to a deeper level of helping
2. Brings new insight and awareness to the helpee
3. Progresses the session from a story line of helpee to more personal and deeper level of
meaning.
What are some lead-ins for using Advanced Empathy? That must be...
I can tell....
You value....
You must...
It sounds like...
I imagine you...
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How to use Advanced Empathy 1. Bring out the meaning in great detail, elaborate... take a
"big chunk of the pie."
2. Use variety, sometime less is more too. Know the situation.
3. Take time for silence after using Advanced Empathy, it's a powerful tool to let the message
sink in for the helpee
4. "Advanced Empathy followed by, Advanced Empathy": Discussion becomes richer as more
meaning is brought to life.
What is Eagan's helping Model? Used for therapy or professional settings where trained.
It's a way a helper can assist a helpee to work through different stages in order to provide
ongoing help that may continue for multiple sessions, that leads them to helping themselves.
What are the three satages or substages of the Eagan Model 1. What is the current
situation/story?
2. What is the preferred situation/story?
3. What's the way forward? How can I change? Goals...