What is empathy?
Define empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
Mariam is really upset because she forgot her skates at home and doesn't want to feel left out in recess. What would you do/say to her to feel better.
- Connect: let her know that it's okay to forget. It happens to all of us.
- You may offer to play a different game in recess so she may feel included
Other?
Today was the tournament for your favorite sport. It begun to rain and your PE teacher told you will have to reschedule
Disappointed
Maria is new to school. She gets to lunch and isn't sure where to sit. How might she feel?
Nervous
You and your friend both wanted a video game. Your friend got it first for his birthday.
I'm so excited for you. Can we play together sometime?
Other
True or False
The ability to put yourself in someone shoes is not an attribute to empathy?
False - Empathy is the ability to put yourself in another person's place an understand how they feel.
What would you do/say if you and your friend were competing for a $50 gift card and you lost
- Congratulate your friend
You skipped breakfast and dinner was something you didn't like. So you decided to protest and not eat
- Hungry
- Mad
- Frustrated
- Angry
Other?
A boy is constantly being teased on the bus for being chubby
Sad
Depressed
other?
Your classmate was reading in front of the class and started stuttering then some kids started to laugh
Ask others to stop laughing
Let your friend know he's brave for trying
other?
What are 2 examples of showing empathy in the classroom?
Active listening
Be understanding
Other?
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Lola is upset because Sam said, "Your food stinks, could you eat normal people food?"
- Let Sam know that it was not a kind thing to say
- Tell Lola I'm sorry that Sam said that to you, I'd be upset if someone threw comments on my food as well.
- Other
Your friend was having difficulty in math class and others made fun of him
Mad
Frustrated
Other?
Sarah has to complete her work because she skipped two weeks of school. She also has a pile of chores that she did not complete this week. Sarah is also responsible for walking her dog after school.
Overwhelmed
stressed
Other
Your sister has a lot of chores to complete. She is not allowed to go to her friends until she's done. She feels overwhelmed and sad.
Offer to help her manage her time
Supportive comments
other?
Justin was walking and tripped. I laughed and said "next time walk like a normal person weirdo"
Did I show empathy?
How can I show empathy?
- Offer Justin support to stand up
- Comforting words
Others?
What would you do/say if you got invited to a party with all your friends but your close friend Misty was left out because the host said she was annoying?
- Let the host know that she hurt Misty feelings
- Support Misty in telling her it's not okay to be left out. Demonstrate care.
How would you feel if you waited all week to go to the mall with your friend but were told you couldn't go because of your behavior earlier in the week?
- Disappointed
- Regret
Other?
A girl in your class was chosen to sing in a solo in the school musical and she went blank in front of the entire audience.
How might she feel?
Embarrassed
Brandon just lost his grandma to Cancer. He was really close to his her and now expressed to you that he feels hopeless.
Brandon is going through grief.
Support Brandon in allowing him to grieve.
Practice active listening
Talk about happy memories with his grandma
Look for resources that may support him
Respond with empathy to the following situation by explaining a feeling and providing a response:
- Mason scrapped his knee while playing basketball at recess.
Feeling: Mason must feel hurt
Response: Offer Mason a Band-Aid if needed
Others?
Lisa took her dog for a walk. She decided to sit on a bench for a quick break. Lisa ended up sleeping on the bench. When she woke up her dog was missing. Lisa is in panic mode and begins to cry. How would you show empathy to Lisa in this situation?
- Demonstrate compassion
- Offer support
- Other
Tell me an event that may make you feel angry at someone but also manage your feelings and show empathy?
Event
Feeling
Showed empathy
Melissa was struggling to finish school tasks. She really wanted to move onto the next grade.
Melissa created a vision board and worked towards achieving her goals.
At the end of the year, she successfully completed her credits.
How does she feel?
Proud
Other?
Lea was told that her dog is not feeling well and may be having a surgery soon. Lea is devasted because she's afraid of surgeries.
Example:
I know that you must feel really scared about what your dog is going to go through but think of the outcome. This will help him be healthy again. We can ask the doctor to provide us more information so we know what to expect and how to take care of him during recovery.