Roots of Empathy 2021 Research Symposium

May 11 to 12:00AM

Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson will present at the 2021 Roots of Empathy Research Symposium on May 11, 2021. The symposium's theme is empathy and well-being. The virtual event is free and open to the public.

Join thousands of like-minded individuals from health, education, research and aligned fields in a thought-provoking two-day symposium. Topics will include empathy in leadership, social justice and an across-border perspective on black fatherhood. 

Other presenters include Dan Siegel, Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and Bruce Perry. 

Learn more and register.

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