Random
Self check-ins, journalling, ask others, etc.
You snap at your friend after they try to ask you how you're doing on the morning you have a test.
Self-awareness
Ask her if she'd like to sit with you and your friends
What is empathy?
The ability to understand, share, and consider someone else's emotions, experiences, and situation.
You are in a Harkness discussion, and you notice someone not engaging and looking hesitant to speak above all the other voices in the discussion.
Social
You notice your friend seeming off and more quiet than usual. Last week they seemed completely fine, but after the weekend, something has changed.
Talk to them in private/text them to offer support and ask what's going on. Be careful not to pry if they show signs that they don't want to talk about it.
What is a boundary?
Someone in your friend group makes a joke, teasing another one of your friends. After, everyone awkwardly laughs and tries to move on to a different topic. You notice the friend get quiet and avoiding eye contact.
Social
Friend A begins talking about a weekend hangout that Friend B wasn't invited to right in front of her.
Talk to each in private. Maybe make plans with Friend B and let Friend A know what they did wasn't cool.
What's the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Understanding and being able to feel someone else's experience vs. Being able to feel sorry/pity for someone else's situation.
You meet with your teacher to discuss a project you didn't do so well on. When the teacher points out the flaws in your submission, you want to jump in and argue to defend yourself.
Self
When sharing responses to a class discussion, another person in your discussion group takes your idea as their own without giving you any credit.
Continue as normal until you can speak to your classmate alone. Explain to them how that made you feel, and maybe ask for further clarification.
What does it mean to be an active listener?
Being fully present, disregarding judgement, and concentrating when someone else is speaking. Focus on hearing to understand, and not to reply.
Your friend asks you to help them with a project during a week you have a lot on your plate. When you help them out, you feel resentful later on because you didn't have as much time to complete all of your tasks.
Self
While 2 of your friends are talking about review for a test right before the period begins, you notice another classmate who is trying to review their notes. They seem stressed and keep getting distracted by the loud conversations around them.
Reassure your friends that they will be okay in the test. Maybe ask them to talk somewhere else/quieter.