Empathy
When you have empathy it means...
you can understand what a person is feeling in a given moment.
It upsets me to see others being treated poorly because of their race or ethnicity. YES or NO. Be ready to explain your answer.
Be ready to explain your answer.
Empathy is a conscious decision. True or False? Be ready to explain your answer.
TRUE
When someone feels empathy for another...
They are experiencing the same emotions or same state of mind as the person they are communicating with.
It is important to care about the feelings of others because...
Share a time you wished someone understood how you felt.
Personal story.
When did I show empathy?
Share a personal story.
The difference between empathy and sympathy is...
Empathy - you feel/share the emotions too & understand the other's perspective
Sympathy - you feel sorry for someone else
How can you show empathy at school? Towards classmates? Adults?
Share personal ideas.
Some qualities of empathic listening are...
being present, nonjudgmental, listening for feelings, paying attention to body language, allowing silence, restating for clarification.