Developing Empathy

“In this comprehensive and highly readable book, Katharina Manassis offers a compelling examination of empathy and compassion that skillfully integrates science and practice. The clarity, breadth of coverage, case material, and candid self-disclosure makes this a highly readable and compelling resource that will appeal to a broad audience including parents, clinical professionals, and advanced trainees.”—Arlene Young, PhD, C.Psych., associate professor of psychology, director of clinical training, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario “Dr. Manassis has provided an eloquent must read book on Empathy for all Psychiatrists and Mental Health Professionals. It is a brilliant, lucid, and practical look at Empathy using a bio-psychosocial lens replete with many clinical case descriptions as well as a courageous self disclosure into the author’s personal life. There are 12 valuable chapters, each complemented with a collection of key references and exercises for the serious student to enjoy.”—T.C.R. Wilkes, B.Sc., M.B., ChB., M. Phil., D.C.H., F.R.C.P. (Edin), F.R.C. Psych., F.R.C.P.(C), F.A.P.A., I.A.A.P., associate professor, University of Calgary; division head, Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Addictions; outpatient section chief, child and adolescent psychiatry consulting psychiatrist, Young Adult Outpatient Services, Alberta Health Services & University of Calgary