(I've intentionally tried to keep this post concise. Please ask if you want more details about something)
I've done some free NVC-based empathy work starting two years ago (online, via Skype call).
(NVC is a communication method; the specific methods used are empathic listening and reflection).
Lately people told me I'm really good at it, and should with it professionally. I think I would enjoy that, and it does match my career aspirations.
I'm going to have free time over the summer to do something with this if I want to.
(I'm 25. I live in Sweden)
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My general ideas are along the lines of...
Get more information, potentially connect with people who already work with this and/or similar topics.
Research study/certification options - there are some, though I haven't found one that seems like a good fit for me yet.
Register a corporation - since I already do work that generates value for others, I could open the door to doing it professionally. (Also, the registration is free of charge)
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I'm not equally good at getting a read for people who I know or converse with only casually (not enough data).
Slow text-only communication (e-mail etc) - can't iterate fast enough. Text chat... might work but loses a lot of bandwidth compared to voice. Voice works best (or doing it in person).
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I am quite good at understanding people even with few things in common, and across quite sensitive topics (which requires a non-judgemental non-critical approach). The only requirement I guess is that the person actually wants to be deeply understood, and have that understanding reflected back verbally.
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Some reported benefits
Increased clarity and self-understanding
Inspiration and clarity when it comes to specific goals and actions
Increased awareness of own values
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So I'm wondering what to do with all this. I could use some thoughts/advice - I the share the rationalist viewpoint on life and most of the rationalist values.
Some additional info
I am a Swedish citizen, which gives me free passage and right of residence within the European Union. I speak good English (and all the empathy work I've done has been in English). I am potentially open to relocating - Sweden has less than 10 million residents so I figure I might need to at some point (though I'd rather stick to English-speaking countries. I have a slight preference for warmer climates).
(NVC is a communication method; the specific methods used are empathic listening and reflection).
Increased clarity and self-understanding
Inspiration and clarity when it comes to specific goals and actions
Increased awareness of own values
I am a Swedish citizen, which gives me free passage and right of residence within the European Union. I speak good English (and all the empathy work I've done has been in English). I am potentially open to relocating - Sweden has less than 10 million residents so I figure I might need to at some point (though I'd rather stick to English-speaking countries. I have a slight preference for warmer climates).
Therapy or psychiatry seem like good fields to go into here.
Yeah. I have considered that.
There's overlap between empathy and therapy/psychiatry, but also important differences.
Though working with some kind of therapy might suit my personality, and the way I want to work.