Empathy
What does empathy mean?
Understanding and sharing another person's feelings
What should you do first when you start to feel angry?
Calm down by using strategies that work for you. Examples: Slow breathing, counting to 10, listening to music etc.
What does STEP stand for?
Say the problem, Think of solutions, Explore the outcomes, and Pick a solution.
What are the three primary colours?
Red, Yellow, and Blue
Name one way you can show that you are listening to someone.
Making eye contact, turning your body towards the person speaking to you, nodding
Why is it important to calm down before solving a problem?
So you can think clearly and make good choices.
When we 'Say the Problem', what kind of words do we want to avoid?
Blame words: Never, always
Where is the smallest bone in the human body located?
Ear
What is one way to show empathy to a friend who is upset?
Listen to them and offer support/ask what they need right now.
What are the two systems in the brain that help you make decisions?
Logic center and emotion center
What do we need to do FIRST before we say the problem, if we are feeling very upset?
Calm down by slow breathing, counting to 10.
What does 'Hakuna Matata' mean?
'No worries'
What can you do to understand someone's point of view?
Listen and Ask questions
What does 'rethinking' a situation mean?
To think about a situation in a different way and look for new aspects of it. To look at a situation from a different perspective.
What do we need to know and understand before we think of solutions?
Each person's point of view and what each person wants/needs.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy is when you understand and share what someone is feeling, sympathy is when you feel sorry for someone or feel pity for someone.
How does 'rethinking' help you when you feel a strong emotion?
It helps you to understand a different perspective to the situation and see things that helps you to feel better about the situation.
How can we understand each person's point of view?
By asking questions and listening carefully.
Where in Canada is Mr. Friesen from?
Winnipeg