Problem: Human Service Professional Practitioner- The Dangers of Non-empathic
To Prepare
o Using the Walden Library or internet sources, research a current or historical example where leaders or decision makers did not demonstrate sufficient empathy or empathic skills related to trauma, culture, and confrontation.
Write a 2 pages paper analyzing a current or historical example where leaders or decision makers did not demonstrate sufficient empathy or empathic skills related to trauma, culture, and confrontation. Be sure to do the following:
a) Describe the event.
b) Provide specific examples that illustrate the absence of empathy-related skills.
c) Explain what leaders or decision makers could have done differently. Justify your response.
d) Explain the potential consequences of a human services professional practitioner displaying a similar lack of empathy. How might that impact the service user they are working with as well as the larger society?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.