Edwin Rutsch May 24, 2022 Empathy Circle Participants California Congressional District 11 (CD-11) – Shahid Buttar (D) – Challenger – Bianca Von Krieg (D) – Challenger – Timothy Regan – Facilitator – Talk-It-Out Radio Show on KPFA Radio – Mike Zonta – Circle Organizer and CD-11 Constituent Others – Nancy Pelosi (D) – Incumbent – Invited but didn’t reply – John Dennis (R) – Challenger – Declined to take part. – Jeffrey Phillips (D) – Challenger – Declined to take part. The Empathy Circle fosters constructive dialogue with mutual listening and understanding. This is the first ever Congressional Candidates Empathy Circle. We are working to set up a series of these dialogues to model how candidates can take part in meaningful, respectful, and constructive dialogue that supports our families, community and country. Mutual listening and dialogue are keys to a better world. WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY Contact Edwin Rutsch for support in hosting Empathy Circles in your community for healing, conflict mediation, community building and innovation. EdwinRutsch@gmail.com MORE ON EMPATHY CIRCLES http://EmpathyCircle.com An Empathy Circle is a structured dialogue process that effectively supports meaningful and constructive dialogue. An Empathy Circle increases mutual understanding and connection by ensuring that each person feels fully heard to their satisfaction. The practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills, as well as, nurturing an empathic way of being. It is the foundation for healing, conflict mediation, community building and innovation practices and processes. 1. What is an Empathy Circle? 2. Why Participate? 3. How to Empathy Circle? 4. Empathy Circle Facilitator Training