SESSION 4: EMPATHY

SESSION 4: UNDERSTANDING ANOTHER PERSON - “EMPATHY”
Session 4: Understanding Another Person - Empathy

Step

Target outcome (step title)

Activity

Method

Duration

1

Defining and recognising empathy

“Looking through Another Person’s Glasses”

Interactive presentation

20 min

2

Perspective-taking skills

“A One-Day Empathy Diary”

Group work

20 min

3

Practising empathic listening

“I Am Just Listening”

Role-play

25 min

4

The difference between empathy and compassion

Empathy versus Compassion discussion

Questions and answers

15 min

5

Building a bridge of empathy with the child

“Why Does the Child Feel This Way?”

Case analysis

20 min

6

Using empathic language

“I” language instead of “You” language

Practice

15 min

7

Evaluation and closing

Participants’ views

Oral feedback

10 min