How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle

3 to 5 Participants

1. The first person selects who they will speak to;

2. they speak about whatever comes up for them for a set time… (typically three to five minutes )

3. the listener reflects back what they are hearing until the speaker feels heard and understood to their satisfaction.

4. Then it is the listener’s turn to select who they will speak to and for that new listener to reflect back what they are hearing.

5. Everyone helps hold the circle process by monitoring & sticking to the steps.

The dialog continues around the circle like this for the time allotted.

Roles

Speaker

Active Listener

Silent Listener

Silent Listener

(facilitator)