EMPATHY

What is the First step towards empathy?

• Empowering the other person

• Listening patiently

• Sharing own experience

• Telling the person a plan of action

Which of these is an empathetic statement?

• You should not feel bad

• It will get better don't worry

• I understand how you feel

• You can try to do something else

WHAT MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITY OF EMPATHETIC PEOPLE?

• COMPASSION

• GOOD LISTENER

• GOOD INTELLIGENCE

• PROBLEM SOLVING SKILL

What are the Problems we may find when we want to help or empathise with others? (Eg My friend calls me at a time when I have a lot of work to do )

Which of these will show empathy action well?

• Handshakes

• Shoulder pats to friends

• Making eye contact

• Hugs to friends