Dr. Kat Counseling & Coaching

Empathy is more than a feeling—it’s a conscious act of entering into another’s experience without losing sight of our own. Drawing from Edith Stein’s philosophy, this reflection explores how empathy differs from sympathy and compassion, how it can be cultivated, and how it challenges both narcissism and codependency. True empathy, grounded in self-awareness, becomes a pathway to healing, clarity, and authentic human connection.