Meet Dr. Kelsey Crowe
Kelsey Crowe, PhD, heads Empathy Bootcamp, a company that trains people to be more empathetic. She earned her doctorate in social welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and she has taught social work classes at California State University. She is also the author of “There Is No Good Card for This.” In it, she describes what to say to someone who is going through a difficult situation, like the loss of a loved one or a divorce.
Why Dr. Kelsey Crowe Is Mentally Strong
Kelsey is a breast cancer survivor. Her experience showed her how difficult it can be for other people to know what to say or what to do when someone is going through a hardship.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What cancer taught Kelsey about empathy The things other people did or said that made a difference in her life Why it’s so difficult to know what to say to someone who is going through a hard time How to get over the fear of saying the wrong thing The one question you can ask in almost any situation How to know when you should say nothing at all The kind gestures you can do for someone who is struggling How to know when it’s OK to share your own experience How to avoid toxic positivity The difference between curiosity and concern What to do if you have avoided saying something to someone you know is struggling
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Although many people have grown more comfortable talking about their own mental health, talking to someone else about their emotional pain can still feel quite awkward. But a few kind words and a willingness to listen to someone can go a long way toward helping them when they’re struggling.
Quotes From Dr. Kelsey
“What do people wanna hear? They do want to hear [about] hope, but it has to be founded in something real, not a TV show.”
More About the Podcast
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