Empathy Reflections

Empathy Reflections

How to:  

During your Empathy Chat, or in any other conversations, practice empathy skills by using our five-point listening guide.  

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For younger children

  • print out the five-point guide and place it where everyone can see it as a reminder – or make and decorate your own poster version  
  • focus on one point each day over the festival – practice that aspect of listening during all conversations that day. Invite the children to kindly remind each other 
  • discuss why it may not be helpful to give advice. Are there times when it is useful to offer advice?    

For older children and young people

  • print the five points off and stick into a diary or planner as a daily reminder  
  • discuss the points – which ones do they find most difficult? Can they challenge themselves to practice over the festival?  
  • are they better listeners in different environments – what about at school or at home? Why does it change?