SHANNON WELBOURN Crabtree Publishing Company www crabtreebooks com
WHAT IS EMPATHY Have you ever heard the saying Try to put yourself in someone else’s shoes This means that you should try to understand their point of view Looking at things from another person’s viewpoint helps you develop empathy Empathy means thinking about what other people are thinking and feeling When you express empathy you have compassion for others You show concern for their feelings Empathy helps you understand others feelings under different circumstances 4
We all have the ability to express empathy toward others Empathy is a skill you can develop You can show and develop empathy by taking time to listen to others express their feelings and by being respectful of what they say As you build your empathy you become more aware of the people around you Show your empathy by listening to what others have to say 5
