{"id":18198,"date":"2017-05-04T03:12:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T21:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/functionalnutritionlab.com\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2025-08-28T15:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:17:04","slug":"the-empathy-trap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/blog\/the-empathy-trap","title":{"rendered":"The Empathy Trap from Andrea Nakayama\u2019s Field Guide to Functional Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s disheartening when one of your greatest assets\u2014your empathy for seeing and caring for patients with deep compassion\u2014actually works <\/span>against<\/span><\/i> you. I know this because I\u2019ve personally experienced it in practice, and I\u2019ve seen it happen to the nutritionists in my clinic and the students I teach and mentor in <\/span>Full Body Systems<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Empathy Trap<\/span><\/h2>\n

You see, when you <\/span>feel<\/span><\/i> your client\u2019s pain, you are no longer able to help them. When this is the case, you\u2019ve fallen into the Empathy Trap, where your empathy works <\/span>against<\/span><\/i> you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contrary to what you may have discovered in your personal life, empathy doesn\u2019t necessarily make you a better practitioner, render you more likable, or serve your practice. The wrong kind of empathy can cause you to become caught up in your client\u2019s emotional state, let them lead the session, or give away your services for too little (or worse, for free) because you \u201cjust want to help.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The art of empathy<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s an art to practicing empathy in a way that serves both you and your client. It\u2019s an aptitude that you can learn and practice to ensure the empathy that you naturally possess is going to work <\/span>for<\/span><\/i> and not <\/span>against<\/span><\/i> you in your interactions with clients. It starts with making a compassionate connection while staying objective. It\u2019s about being able to keep your clinical mindset intact, while appreciating, but not experiencing your client\u2019s pain and suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n

The skillset and framework that I\u2019d like to present to you that will help you climb out of the Empathy Trap with the grace you already possess is called Functional Empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Functional Empathy for the Functional Nutrition Counselor<\/span><\/h2>\n

When we employ Functional Empathy in practice, we learn to hone that which comes instinctively. We are able to <\/span>build<\/span><\/i> the bridge instead of <\/span>becoming<\/span><\/i> the bridge. We use specific, functional questions to connect, gather and help our clients feel seen and heard. Those functional questions enable us to develop <\/span>therapeutic partnerships<\/span><\/a> with our clients. They enable us to understand context through story, uncover insights and answers, and get to better outcomes faster. With Functional Empathy, we actually provide more value and yet retain more energy and self-assurance. This is a win-win in the true sense of the word\u2014where there\u2019s no compromise needed for both parties to succeed. Everybody gets what they want and need.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s in it for you when you step out of the Empathy Trap and learn to practice Functional Empathy:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713less drain<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2713more confidence<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2713more composure<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2713more client compliance<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2713(bonus: better boundaries that will help you in your practice, your personal life and even with your health!)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s disheartening when one of your greatest assets\u2014your empathy for seeing and caring for patients with deep compassion\u2014actually works against you. I know this because I\u2019ve personally experienced it in practice, and I\u2019ve seen it happen to the nutritionists in my clinic and the students I teach and mentor in Full Body Systems. 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