January 24th, 2020 
You have learned about the multidimensional skills necessary to be an effective advocate, let’s focus on the concept of “empathy” and its utility to advocacy.
think about the purpose of employing an empathetic approach to your advocacy.
please define and explain in your own words what you think “empathy” offers to an advocate and what is its purpose. Indicate how you think that having empathy for others that you disagree with could impact your dialogue and advocacy. Is showing empathy positive, negative or both? Please explain your answer. Lastly, please provide 2 specific examples of how you think having an attitude of “empathy” could alter your interpersonal relationships and advocacy. Please explain your answer.
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