Empathy
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Mary said that she's really struggling in math class and is worried about getting a bad grade.
I'd listen to Mary to see how I could help. I'd say that I would be worried too, and offer to study with her, share my notes, and encourage her to talk to the teacher.
What could have happened to make a person feel nervous?
class presentation, new event, being around a lot of people, taking a test
Your friend keeps getting teased and bullied. What should you do to show empathy?
Which of the following words could be used to describe a person who shows empathy to others?
Kind, Caring, Understanding, Respectful
What is something that could cause a person to feel scared?
going to a new place, being around a lot of people, driving for the first time, talking to a stranger
George asked Henry to please allow him to borrow a pencil. Henry said, "No way. I don't want to share with you." How do you think George might feel?
embarrassed, angry, upset, sad, shocked, hurt, frustrated, confused, depressed, surprised
Your friend can't find her social studies homework. What can you do to show empathy?
You help her look for it
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Kathy was able to participate in the classroom reward system when nobody else was.
I'd say, "Wow Kathy! Congratulations on earning enough points to participate in the reward! I'd be excited too!"
What could cause someone to feel angry?
someone said something hurtful about them, getting a bad grade, having a bad day, doing something they don't want to do
Victor saved a lot of points for his classroom reward system and was awarded with a big prize. How might Victor feel?
excited, happy, ecstatic, confident, shocked, surprised
Your best friend is really excited because he just got a new video game. It was a game that you had wanted. What could you say or do to show empathy?
You say, "That's great" and tell him he deserves getting a new game.
Which of the following words/phrases would an empathic (empathetic) person most likely say?
I can see why you'd think that, I'd feel sad if that happened to me too, I understand how you're feeling, are you okay, how can I help
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Tammy invited everyone to hang out Friday night except Misty.
I'd tell Tammy that she hurt Misty's feelings by not inviting her. I'd choose to not accept the invite, knowing my actions would hurt Misty's feelings too.
What could cause someone to feel confident?
they were given a compliment, other students wanted to be their partner, they won a race, they did a good job on their test or other work, etc...
Kelly's little sister went into her room while she was at school and ruined her favorite shirt. How might Kelly feel?
angry, frustrated, mad, sad, confused, shocked, furious,
Your friend is getting ready to go into the play-offs with her soccer team and she is pretty nervous. What can you say or do to show empathy?
You hang out with her to help cheer her up and get her mind off of it. You could also tell her you understand how she feels because you were really nervous, too, before your big game last year.
What are some do's and don'ts of showing empathy?
Do listen, try and understand what it's like for the other person, put yourself in his/her place, offer help or support.
What would you do/say to the following person to stand in his/her shoes? Julia is really shy and feels so nervous to get up and talk in front of the class, but he has to present a project as part of his grade.
I'd tell Julia that I'd be nervous to speak in front of a lot of people too, and ask her if she'd like to practice her presentation with me before her presentation date.
What is something that could make someone feel jealous?
Someone receives more compliments than them, the person is intentionally left out often, they compare themselves to someone else often and think the other person is better
Chris was determined to make a good grade on his test so he studied every day after school for 45 minutes. He failed his test. How might Chris feel about this?
angry, upset, confused, shocked, sad, mad, embarrassed, ashamed, disappointed, hopeless
Your mother comes home from work stressed out from a hard day. What could you say or do to show empathy?
Do something with her to help cheer her up, do what she asks you to do, help make dinner/with chores to make things easier for her.