At what age do you think you first understood the true meaning of empathy? Why—what happened?
At what age do you think you first understood the true meaning of empathy? Why—what happened?
Do you have a role model for empathy? This can be someone you know personally, or not. How is he or she a role model?
Actor Javier Bardem said, “I think we are living in selfish times…we live in the so-called ‘first world,’ and we may be first in a lot of things like technology, but we are behind in empathy.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.
Is there someone you know who is having a hard time right now? What is that they are going through? What might you do to let them know you understand or want to understand how they are feeling?
“’Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.” What does that phrase mean to you?
Have you ever been teased by a friend? How did it make you feel? How do you think a friend feels when he or she gets teased?
Talk about something nice someone did for you this week, or something that made you feel better.
If you had superpowers, what would they be and how would you use them to help people?
Choose your favorite book or movie character and explain how he or she feels. How does he or she show empathy?
What is your favorite thing to do outside?
Do you ever put off doing something you know needs to be done? Why? Can you give me an example?
Do you prefer to read or to hear?