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The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical norms for behaviour, and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports (CASEL, 2020).
The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical norms for behaviour, and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports (CASEL, 2020).
Developing EMPATHY:
Developing EMPATHY:
Have you ever heard the expression, "put yourself in someone else's shoes"? This doesn't mean that we have to go around taking people's shoes ,😀 but that we should try to understand how others are feeling and try to respond in helpful ways.
Parents/Guardians:
- You can help your child develop empathy by asking how the characters in their stories/novels/shows might feel in the different scenarios presented. If the child identifies the character as feeling sad, angry or upset, ask your child if they remember ever feeling that way, and what helped them feel better; then get your child to identify what might be some ways the character might help themself and what are some ways that others could help.
- If your child is into it, you could even do some role-plays surrounding this with you or a sibling. It's a great way of getting them to put empathy into practice.
Empathy Essentials.pdfShowing Empathy Question Prompts.pdfMy Sources of Support: 💛
My Sources of Support: 💛
We all need a little help from time to time. If you are going through an upsetting or difficult time, it's important to know that you are not alone - reach out to the supports in your family, school or community. Ask yourself:
1. Who in my life would best understand what I'm going through right now? (friend, family member, teacher, coach).
2. What support do I need right now to feel better? (talking, activity, hug, listening, practice, advice).
3. Who can I go to for professional help? (counsellor, teacher, Kids Help Phone, doctor)
I will reach out to: __________________________________ for support today.
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