True or False
What is Empathy?
Describe Empathy in your own words.
What is the best way to show Empathy?
Stop. Slow Down. Reflect.
A peer drops their Chrome book in the hallway.
What would you do...?
a.) Walk past them, you are already late for class.
b.) Laugh and be glad it wasn't you who did that.
c.) Stop. Slow Down. Reflect.
Reflect. They must be embarrassed. I'll ask if they need help.
Asking "How can I help?"
Yes. This is Empathy.
How do others describe your personality?
Discuss
Sympathy and Empathy are both being sad for someone else's situation.
True or False?
False. Empathy can be many feelings.
Sympathy is sadness or a sense of pity.
What would a world without Empathy look like?
Full of selfishness not understanding Empathy and negatively from those who are misunderstood and not given Empathy.
Your parent comes home late from work and still has to make dinner.
What would you do...?
a.) Greet your parent and continue with what you were doing.
b.) Wonder what they will make for dinner.
c.) Stop. Slow Down. Reflect.
Reflect. Think they look tired. Offer to make dinner or help with what your parent had planned.
Someone you don't know is crying. You laugh and talk about them to someone else.
No. This is not Empathy and may be considered bullying.
What are 3 words to help you remember to show Empathy?
Stop. Slow Down. Reflect.
Empathy is considering another person's feelings and situation above your own and imagining how you would manage if you were given their situation?
True of False?
True
What are indicators of Empathy?
Body language, voice tone and patience.
You just found out your friend's parents are getting a divorce and they fight constantly.
What would you do...?
a.) You pretend you don't know and say nothing.
b.) Stop. Slow Down. Reflect.
Reflect. I remember when my parents had their divorce. All I wanted was to do was cry. You invite your friend to a movie to take his mind off of his parents.
c.) You say, "Parents divorce all the time. It's no big deal. My parents are also divorced."
Your parent correct your mistake but telling you a better way to do it next time.
Is this Empathy?
An Empathetic response would include understanding and patience.
How do I know if I am an Empathetic person?
Discuss
Once you discover you or someone does not have Empathy, it is too late to learn Empathy.
True or False?
False. Social skills can be taught at any age.
At what age does Empathy typically develop?
Approximately 2-2.5 years of age.
You were just given one of your favorite video games and you know your friend wants the game too.
What would you do...?
a.) Stop. Slow Down. Reflect.
Reflect. I know my friend really wants this game. You invite your friend to play with you.
b.) You brag about having them video game.
c.) You tease your friend about not having the cool video game.
Saying, "I know what that is like" and sharing your story.
Yes. This is Empathy. Sharing your own story is often the best way to show an Empathetic response.
Is it okay to ask for others to be more Empathetic toward me?
Yes. Absolutely.
Discuss
Feelings are temporary.
True or False.
True. Feelings change constantly based on phase of life, situation and mood.
Why show Empathy?
To show you care that others are important, and to provide support in a loving way.
Your friend is preparing for a soccer game and she is nervous.
What would you do...?
a.) You say, "it's only a game. Don't worry about it." and hope that makes her feel better.
b.) You go hang out with another friend, who is in a better mood.
c.) Stop. Slow Down. Reflect.
Reflect. You say, "I remember when I was nervous for my game" and describe what you did to feel less nervous.
Saying, "I know what that is like."
No. That is not Empathy. This is more like minimizing the other person's feelings and letting them know they are not important.
What if I have asked others to be Empathetic with me and they are not?
Discuss
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