Empathy
What is Empathy?
Put ourselves in the shoes of another person and take their perspective?
What is active listening?
The act of fully hearing and comprehending the meaning of what someone else is saying
What is the phrase called when you are thinking to yourself?
Self-talk
What is conflict resolution?
The process by which two or more parties reach a peaceful resolution to an argument
What time do we meet each week?
How can you tell how someone is feeling without them just telling you?
Facial expressions, tone of their voice, their body language
Name 2 active listening skills
Summarize what the speaker said to you, Do not interrupt the speaker, Do not get distracted --> focus on speaker, take notes if needed, your body language (looking at person, facing them, etc)
What does your inner coach relate to?
Positive thoughts
How can you solve a conflict?
Walking Away, Peaceful, direct confrontation, Call in another person to mediate the argument
What is your provider's name?
Ms. Kayla Bozer
Does being aware of your own feelings can help you understand other people's feelings?
YES
When would taking notes be a good idea when someone is talking to you?
Someone is telling you something specific that you might forget, to show that person that you are making sure you remember their instructions
What does your inner critic relate to?
Negative thoughts
What does a mediator mean?
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between. Does not pick a side but just guides the discussion
What are you dressing up this year for Halloween?
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How do you know what your feelings are?
Notice how your body acts
What are some comments you can say to show someone you are interested while they continue to talk?
Tell me more, Go ahead I am listening, that sounds interesting,
When does your inner critic (negative thoughts) come out?
When something is difficult or you made a mistake
What is compromising?
Each side gives a little ground. Instead of the dispute ending with one person losing, we get a win-win situation. To settle by agreeing that each side will change or give up some demands, but still overall be fine with the outcome.
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How can you show empathy about someone's feelings?
Good listener, say kind/encouraging things, sitting and just being with them
Why is it important to be an active listener?
Help students build relationships because as they engage themselves in conversation, their peers are more likely to view them as open and interested. Promote empath, a skill that can enrich a student’s life both in and outside of the classroom.
How do we use our inner coach (positive thoughts) as a coping stratgey?
You start to get frustrated with a situation and your thoughts might at first be negative, you consciously switch your thinking with a more positive thought
What can be a source (a reason) someone gets into a conflict? Give a general reason.
Resources, information, values, relationships/roles, power/structure, emotional and psychological factors
What is your own personal counseling goal?
Jeremiah: Identify and predict the potential negative/positive outcomes of one's behavior
Brandon: Take another person's point of view by listening and making reflective statements or by commenting politely on what information is presented by another person