Empathy and Compassion in Our Lives Workshop Series

Life is a little easier when we experience empathy can compassion—both when we give it and when we receive it.  In this workshop we will discuss some ways that people develop empathy and compassion, especially through intent listening. We will also share stories about our own experiences with empathy and compassion  (please bring paper and pen or a laptop).Classes will be held: 4/25, 5/2 & 5/9 from 10am-11:30amMeet your instructor: Duane RoenDuane Roen has been tracing his roots since his teenage years, building a database with more than 32,000 ancestors. He and his wife, Maureen Roen, have also been recording their family history since 1978 by writing more than 19,000 daily journal entries on their children and other family members. Combining his professional and personal interests, Duane worked with colleagues to establish courses on writing and recording family history at Arizona State University. He also is founding coordinator of the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at ASU.