What our Kids Need Now: More Empathy and Empowerment Skills

This interactive workshop teaches youth, parents and families how to nurture empathy and empathic action.

Lynne Azarchi, author of "The Empathy Advantage: Coaching Children to Be Kind, Respectful and Successful," presents an interactive workshop for parents, youth and families on the tools and strategies to cultivate empathy in their kids – simultaneously setting them on the road for a more successful future and changing the world for the better.

Lynne Azarchi is the executive director of Kidsbridge Youth Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching bullying prevention, anti-bias, diversity appreciation, empathy, and empowerment strategies for youth. Kidsbridge has educated more than 30,000 children. Lynne is a tireless advocate for improving the lives of at-risk youth in communities across New Jersey. She is a frequent speaker to parent and teacher groups, corporations and major educational conferences.

Community Room Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible  headphones also available for use during programs)
• English-language subtitles for films (when available)
• If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

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