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Empathy Interview Workbook

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PUBLISHED October 26, 2015

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PUBLISHED October 26, 2015

A pink silhouette and a green figure engage in an empathetic exchange. The green figure, resembling a character in an interview, has a speech bubble with abstract symbols and arrows, conveying complex thoughts or communication. The background is a light, textured white.

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