Empathy + Compassion =Kindness

 

EMPATHY is being aware of other people's emotions 

                            and trying to understand what they feel or think.

     COMPASSION is a feeling and creates a desire to help.

          KINDNESS is about doing good to others.

We ALL have the power to make our community kind and welcoming if we develop our skills in empathy and act on our compassion.

 

~ LISTEN to what other people say.

~ LOOK for clues to learn what others FEEL.

~ Imagine yourself in the same situation.

~ ASK people what they need 

                  and then help them if you can.

~ What ideas do YOU have for spreading kindness?

It is important to pay attention to our own feelings and manage our own emotions. Sharing our feelings with others helps them to understand who we are and what we need.

EMPATHY is noticing and connecting to how other people feel and sharing ways to help. How does the character in the video clip below show empathy??

The next time you notice someone feeling angry or sad, or excited, practice  EMPATHY. Try to understand how they are feeling and see if you can find a way to help or share their in experience.

Want to learn more about EMPATHY? 

Read books about Empathy and Kindness on EPIC   (class code mte2015)

Listen to these great stories:

                            

Scroll below for more resources:

   
 

Even More Links:
https://startempathy.org/
https://www.tolerance.org/ 

https://www.empathylab.uk/

https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/