Sympathy vs Empathy vs Compassion: How to approach others’ suffering

What is the difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion?

They are each approaches to other people's suffering; however, sympathy is distancing, empathy is supportive, and compassion includes a component of action.

How do you tend to respond to other people's suffering?

I'm glad you're here,

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

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