Empathy
What is empathy?
Empathy means you can feel or understand what someone else is feeling
What is compassion?
When you do something to show you have empathy and care about how someone is feeling
What is a compliment?
When you say something nice to someone.
What does perceive mean?
How we see or understand something
What is it called when you REALLY listen to someone speaking?
Careful listening or listening with attention
What does acting with empathy look like?
Be helpful, polite, fair. Use good manners or say hello. Don’t be mean or call names. Don’t use put-downs.
Why is it important to show compassion?
It’s the right thing to do. It makes people feel better. It makes you feel good.
Why would you want to start conversations with other students?
To get to know them better. To make a new friend. To find out more about them.
Can people perceive things differently and still be friends?
Yes
Why is it important to listen with attention?
It’s respectful. It helps you learn. It shows that you care about what the other person is saying.
What are some ways to notice how others feel?
Look at facial expressions, body language, or the situation. Ask questions or get to know people better.
What do you do when you feel shy about showing compassion?
Use assertiveness skills
How you can make it easier for others to start a conversation with you?
Listen respectfully to them. Talk back in a friendly way. Keep the conversation going. Smile. Look interested.
Why it is important to respect different points of view when you work together at school in groups or with partners
To avoid getting in a fight. To strengthen friendships. To get along better with others. To cooperate better in school.
How can you listen with attention?
Focus on the person’s words. Don’t interrupt. Ask questions to find out more. Repeat what you heard to show you understand.
Why is it helpful to know that people have more than one feeling?
So we can understand each other better. So we don’t get mad at other people. So we can explain our feelings to others.
How do you talk assertively?
Face the person. Keeps head up and shoulders back. Uses a calm, firm voice. Uses respectful words.
What does assertiveness help with?
Helps you communicate what you need or want in a way that is respectful toward others.
Understanding Complex feeling: Identify the emotions
Eric has been invited to go skateboarding, but he has never tried it before. His best friends are going, and he doesn’t want to be left out. He’s feeling:
Why do we practice?
To get better. To build connections in our brains. To make skills permanent.