2-3: Practicing Empathy

A. Examples of Empathy

There are many ways we can practice empathy.  Showing empathy helps us understand other people’s thoughts and feelings, which can help us help them through challenging or difficult situations. 

Directions: Click on the white arrows to see examples of how people practice empathy to help others deal with difficult changes.

B. Practicing Empathy

Now it is your turn to practice.  Turn to your Mission Log.

Read each of the situations in your Mission Log and write how you could use empathy to help the children deal with the different changes they are experiencing.