Empathy
What is an idiom to describe empathy?
Step into someone's shoes, walk a mike in someone else's shoes, take someones perspective, see the world through someone else's eyes
True or False. It is important to not look others in the eye when you apologize.
False
Describe passive communication.
Avoiding speaking and not standing up for yourself. May avoid eye contact, speak softly, and have an "I don't care" attitude.
Name someone who would be in your intimate personal space zone (most inner circle).
Family, Friends, other close individuals in your life.
Name a Communication Bridge.
Active Listening, asking questions, making eye contact, nodding head, making comments, asking for clarification or understanding, thinking about the other person
Name some ways that you can tell someone else is upset, sad or happy?
facial expressions, tone of voice, body language
Name a mistake or action that would require an apology.
yelling, fighting, spreading a rumor, miscommunication, saying something not kind that you don't mean, etc.
Describe Aggressive Communication
Speaking without taking into account the feelings or thoughts of others. Aggressive communicators often bully, threaten, and do not listen well.
Name someone who would be in your personal zone (middle circle).
Someone you know well, but is not in your intimate zone (friends, classmates, acquaintances, etc.)
Name a Communication Barrier.
True or False. We should always give advice or try to fix the situation when someone is upset or managing a problem.
False
True or False. It is important to stay calm while apologizing.
True
Expressing wants, needs, and opinions while thinking of the feelings or thoughts of others. Assertive communicators listen well and stand up for themselves in a calm way without being rude.
Name someone who would be in your social zone (most outside circle).
Acquaintances, strangers, etc. People you do not know or do not know well.
What is active listening?
Listening to another person and showing that person through words or body language that you understand and are paying attention to what they are saying.
What could you say to someone that is upset to show empathy?
"Are you okay?" "What happened?"
"Looks like you are feeling...."
"Thats a bummer" or "I understand how you might feel"
Say something positive. Ask if you can help.
Name the steps to apologizing and/or phrases you can use to apologize.
I am sorry for...
I know you felt...
Next time I will...
True or False. It is important to thinking about time, place, and tone of voice when talking to someone.
True
What should I do first if I want to give someone a hug or high five?
Ask them! We should never touch anyone or invade their personal space bubble unless they say it is okay.
What is a compromise?
A way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute.
Practice using empathy for this situation: Your friend has a presentation to give later and they are so nervous. They don't think that they can do it.
Wow, that sounds really challenging. I hope it goes well!
What can I do to help?
Presentations can be scary. Is there anything that you can do to help you get through it?
Practice using the steps of apologizing for this situation: Your friend's feelings are hurt because you did not invite them to your party last weekend.
2. I know you felt...upset and left out.
3. Next time I will...
4. Is there anything I can do to make it better?
Give an example of what an I statement is and how to use it.
I feel __________ when you ___________
because ____________.
I would like _____________________.
Name an appropriate response or reaction (what you could say or do) if someone invaded your personal space.
Ask them to move or back up, move your own body further away, ask them to stop or ask them to ask next time before getting close, etc.
What are coping skills and what are two coping skills you can utilize at school?
Coping skills are strategies we use to help us move through challenging emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration. Some examples are: deep breathing, taking a break, walking, talking to an adult, asking for help, journaling, drawing, listening to music, etc.