# Contemplative Empathy Cards These Cards Ask Questions to Improve Understanding of Those Around You By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empathy-cards References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/questions-empathy-sub-rosa) Empathy cards are a concept created after a popular speaker series 'Applied Empathy' created a demand for a more hands-on approach to gaining perspective and understanding. The team behind the speaker series, Sub Rosa, breaks down [seven archetypes of empathy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parrot-emotions): Sage, Inquirer, Convener, Alchemist, Confident, Seeker and Cultivator. They then ask several questions relating each archetype with the intention of strengthening, what they call, our empathetic minds. The cards come equipped with [thought-provoking questions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-deeper) such as "how do you build trust?" or "when does your curiosity create difficulty?" allowing for an [immersive conversation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talksmi) with the benefit of mutual understanding to replace the mundane, surface-level conversations which tend to dominate social situations. These empathy cards demonstrate the ways in which communication and understanding can be applied to improve both professional, and personal lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Applied Empathy:** The trend of applying hands-on empathetic approaches to gain perspective and understanding. - **Immersive Conversations:** The trend of replacing surface-level conversations with immersive conversations that create mutual understanding. - **Empathetic Communication:** The trend of using empathy to improve communication for both professional and personal interactions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Human Resources:** Human resources can utilize applied empathy to improve candidate experience and employee relations. - **Mental Health:** Mental health professionals can use empathetic communication to improve patient care and outcomes. - **Education:** Educators can utilize immersive conversations to foster a more empathetic and inclusive classroom environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thoughtful Conversation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-cards1.md) - [Relationship Conversation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-talk-cards.md) - [Open Conversation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actually-curious-card-game.md) - [Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletalk.md) - [Conversation Catalyst Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-catalyst.md) - [Couples-Focused Themed Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partners-are-human.md) - [Mindful Nature Activity Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-meditations-deck.md) - [Self Affirmation Reminder Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-100-ways-to-make-you-sparkle.md) - [Empathetic AI-Powered Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empaithy-app.md)