September 1, 2026 Emotional Intelligence Skill Building Training

Why is empathy so critical in developing in our youth? Cultivating empathy? That might sound strange if you think of empathy as an innate, fixed trait — a talent that some people are born with, and others lack. But empathy isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. It isn’t something that unfolds automatically, in every situation. It isn’t even a single ability or skill. Join us at Collective for Youth to learn more about empathy and why it is so important in a child’s relationship with the rest of the world.

*This activity is supported in part by 21st Century Community Learning Center federal funds under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended.