Empathy
What does empathy mean?
Understanding how others feel. Being "in their shoes."
Do you like making friends?
Yes! / No?
Someone is being annoying.
Little deal
What is a coping skill you can use when you are feeling SCARED?
-tell someone, ask for help
-distract yourself with a happy memory
-think of a calm place
-think of something funny/ watch a funny video
-say "it isn't real"
Why is showing empathy important?
-you show that you care
-you are being a good friend/person
-you make friends easier!
-helps you connect with others
How do you make a friend?
-talk to them, listen to them
-be kind to them
-compliment them
-find something in common
-invite them to play a game with you
Someone is calling you names and pushing you around.
Big deal
What can you do when you want to do something you know you will get in trouble for?
-distract yourself with something else
-positive self-talk
-think of your values
-think of the consequences
What is something you can do this week to practice empathy?
-listen to how others are feeling/ listen to their side of the story
-offer to help
-stop and "put yourself in their shoes"
-try to understand why they are feeling that way
-show that you are interested in how people are feeling
What do you do if someone asks you to play a game you don't want to play?
-ask if you can play something else
-ask if you can first play their game and then play your game
Someone beat you at a game (video game, board game, or pretend game).
Little deal
What is a coping skill you can use when you are feeling MAD?
-punch a pillow/ scream into the pillow
-hold an icepack/ splash cold water on your face
-hug yourself really tight/ tighten up your fists and release
-breathe slowly and deeply
-run around outside/ go up and down the stairs
-draw/color your anger
-write a letter to yourself or person who upset you
What do you do if you accidentally hurt someone during a game?
-apologize/ say sorry
-ask if they are okay
-ask if they need help
BE GENUINE! (Not fake)
You lie about finishing your homework so that you can finally play video games!
Big deal.
What is a coping skill you can use when you feel FRUSTRADED?
-ask for a break/ take a break
-get some fresh air/ breathe
-talk to someone about how you are feeling
-yell into a pillow
-go for a run! let out that energy!