DEFINITIONS
The ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings.
What is empathy?
“I feel with you” describes this.
What is empathy?
This is something that helps calm your body, like deep breathing or stretching.
What is a coping strategy?
A classmate drops their books. The compassionate response is to do this.
What is help them pick them up?
A small act of compassion you can do daily.
What is being kind?
Caring about someone’s pain and wanting to help.
What is compassion?
“I feel bad for you” describes this.
What is sympathy?
This tool helps when negative self-talk shows up.
What is positive self-talk or affirmations?
A friend is crying. The first thing you should do is this.
Listen
Putting aside your own opinion to hear someone else’s shows this skill.
What is open-mindedness?
The emotional skill of understanding feelings without having the same experience.
(Hint *intelligence*)
What is emotional intelligence?
Listening without fixing the problem shows this.
What is empathy?
Give three examples of a creative outlet.
Writing, music, drawing, or dancing
A classmate shuts down during group work. A compassionate response is to do this.
What is check in with them?
Choosing patience instead of anger shows emotional ___.
What is control or maturity?
The practice of checking in on emotions before reacting.
What is self-awareness
Saying “That must be really hard” instead of giving advice shows this.
What is empathy?
Give examples for each of the 5 senses for an Emotional First Aid Kit.
answers may vary
ex. Scented candles
watching a movie
journaling
A friend fails a test. The best response is NOT “It’s not a big deal,” but this.
What is listening or offering support?
Why is empathy essential for strong leadership and healthy communities?
Because it builds trust, understanding, and connection.
Tools people use to support their mental and emotional well-being.
(Hint *our first lesson*)
What is an Emotional First Aid Kit?
Offering help after understanding someone’s feelings shows both of these.
What are empathy and compassion?
A friend is venting and doesn’t want advice. What Emotional First Aid skill should you use?
What is active listening?
Seeing bullying and choosing to stand up or report it shows this value.
What is compassion?
This value connects empathy, kindness, and understanding into action.
What is compassion?