2.2. Empathy

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define empathy in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how you feel when you hear about someone's hardships.

2. 2.

   Name one way to show active listening.

   Hint

   Consider what sends a signal that you are paying attention.

3. 3.

   What is empathy?

   • Understanding others' feelings
   • Just feeling sorry for someone
   • Ignoring others' emotions

   Hint

   Think about what it means to truly feel someone's sadness.

4. 4.

   Active listening includes making eye contact.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how someone feels when they talk to someone who is distracted.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a recent scenario where you failed to show empathy. Reflect on how the situation could have changed had you practiced empathy.

   Hint

   Think about your emotional response and how it influenced the interaction.

6. 6.

   Create a role-play scenario where one person practices empathy through active listening in a challenging situation.

   Hint

   Consider a relatable scenario such as a teammate voicing frustration.