Empathy
What does empathy mean?
To understand how someone else is feeling.
How do you listen with attention?
Look at the person, make eye contact
Ask a follow up question
Summarize what you heard
Nod to show you hear what they say
What are the first two calming down steps?
1. Stop-Use your signal
2. Name your feeling-I feel _____.
What are the first two problem solving steps?
Say the problem without blame.
Think of solutions (safe & respectful)
What is the golden rule?
Treat others how you want to be treated.
Why is it important to have empathy?
Helps you respond to someone in a caring and respectful way.
Why is it important to listen with attention?
To show you care what someone is saying
To be respectful
When you are experiencing a strong emotion, what might you notice about your heart, muscles, and/or skin?
Your heart beats faster, which can make you breathe faster. Your skin may feel warm or sweaty. Your muscles may feel tense.
What are the last 2 problem solving steps?
Explore Consequences
Pick the best solution
Stop. Chill out. Hang on. Hold up.
True or False: When you acknowledge someone else's perspective, even if you don't agree with it, it shows that you are being respectful.
True
True or False: Being assertive is a skill you can use when solving problems, standing up for yourself or others, and making friends.
True
Name 3 calming down strategies.
Answers may vary: Deep breathing, self-talk, counting, taking a walk, drawing/coloring...
When should a person make a plan to carry out a solution?
When a solution has more than 1 step.
What does it mean to show compassion?
When you say or do something to show you care about another person and their problem.
What are some ways to be respectful and still disagree with someone?
Use a calm voice
Listen to what the other person says
Say your perspective assertively and respectfully
How should you sound when you are being assertive?
Calm with a firm voice
Use respectful words
How can calming down help you avoid making assumptions?
Your emotions won't get out of control.
You can think straight and make better decisions when your emotions are under control. You won't assume the worst.
Describe what makes a good plan.
The order makes sense
It's not complicated
It's realistic, meaning you are able to do it.
True or False: Your brain and body work together when you are experiencing a strong emotion.
True
Share a time you have shown empathy.
When you aren't assertive, you are either being passive or aggressive. Explain what passive OR aggressive means.
Passive: Shying away and accepting what others say/do
Aggressive: Threatening or demanding someone to do something
TWO questions:
1. What part of your brain senses emotion and reacts?
2. What is the part of your brain that thinks and helps control your emotions.
1. Amygdala
2. Cortex
How can you positively deal with gossip?
Ignore it. Tell someone it's not okay. Assertive ask someone to stop. Ask an adult for help.
How many days of school are left?
Hmmm...