practicing empathy Just Breathe Stay Engaged Reach Out Learning to overcome negative thoughts and stay mindful is not the same as fighting depression Do you feel overwhelmed by sadness Remember you matter You are not alone If you need help reach out Talk to an adult you love and trust This could be a teacher school counselor or family member Make an appointment with your doctor Seek professional help Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Someone is available to talk with you 24 hours a day every day
Introduction Have you ever felt sorry for someone Have you ever cried because you saw another person cry People have emotions Emotions are feelings People get hurt They feel pain They need support They need people who can understand them Empathy means you can feel another person’s emotions It means you understand where a person is coming from It means you can see things from different sides This book gives you tips on how to be mindful Mindful means being aware It means taking care of your body and mind Take a moment Practice having empathy Just breathe 4
Tip Choose to show empathy Do this by sharing in the other person’s feelings 5
