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The Empathy Center
Our Vision
A world where mutual empathy is a core personal, social and cultural value.
Our Mission
To foster a culture of empathy through education, awareness, and community-building initiatives that bridge divides and inspire a more caring, connected society.
Our Values: The Empathy Spiral
Our values operate as an upward, generative spiral:
Empathy & Mutuality spark...
Trust & Openness, building...
Care, Understanding & Connection that fuel...
Community, Creativity, & Innovation.
Visit Our Other Projects
Our workshop on facing fear with empathy and mindfulness.
The Science of Empathy
Scientific American article that features our empathy building work.
The Empathy Incentive
September 17, 2024
By Elizabeth Svoboda
Cultivating a Culture of Understanding
The Visionary Work of Edwin Rutsch
The Montecito Journal - Sept 6, 2023
By Ann Brode
"As I sat with Edwin in the chapel of the old St. Mary’s Seminary on Las Canoas Road, he shared his plans to establish a retreat center on this extraordinary property. Called The Empathy Center of Santa Barbara, this facility will offer workshops and events focused on promoting empathy as a core value. "
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