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EMPATHY

EMPATHY. What exactly is empathy?. Break into groups of two and come up with a definition of what you think empathy is Be prepared to share your definition. Definition of Empathy. Understanding how another person is feeling and thinking. Being able to feel how someone else is feeling.

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EMPATHY

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  1. EMPATHY

  2. What exactly is empathy? • Break into groups of two and come up with a definition of what you think empathy is • Be prepared to share your definition

  3. Definition of Empathy • Understanding how another person is feeling and thinking. Being able to feel how someone else is feeling. • It goes beyond knowing what another person is going through. It requires you to actually experience the emotions that they are experiencing.

  4. Why is empathy important? • It creates a caring environment • Helps us to treat others the way we would like to be treated • Promotes pro-social behavior (behavior that contributes toward helping or benefitting others) • Creates a better school atmosphere and a stronger community

  5. Discussion Do you think that empathy is displayed in our school? • Why or why not? How can we display more empathy?

  6. Tips for increasing empathy • Get to know more about those who are different from ourselves • Don’t judge another person; especially when you are not familiar with their life. • It is likely that you do not know what they are going through or have been through • Help other students without having to be asked • Encourage other students- even those with whom you are not friends • Any other ideas?

  7. Any questions?

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