Definitions
Empathy
Recognizing emotion in someone
The first step to empathy
Someone makes inappropriate comments about a coworker's age
A lack of social awareness
Listen, Understand, Care for All
The Baessler Homes Definition of Empathetic
Someone says, "well at least..." after you share an emotional experience with someone.
A lack of empathy
“What is something you’d like for me to know about you?”
A strategy to learn about someone and increase your social awareness
Refers to the ability to recognize and understand the emotions, needs, and perspectives of others in various social situations.
Social awareness
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
Giving someone your full attention and responding to what they say
Active Listening
Intentionally paying attention to the changes in expressions, tone of voice, and body language in those around you.
Mindful Observation
Connecting with something inside yourself that knows someone else's feeling
Empathy is a vulnerable choice
Recognizing someone else's perspective as their truth.
Perspective Taking