UNIT II

Interpersonal Relationship
with Others
Lesson 6

I exhibit Concern for the Needs of

Others
Empathy

- is being aware or being conscious

of someone’s condition in life.
When a person is willing and able
to put someone’s feelings and
needs over his or her own, he or
she is empathizing with others.
 There are times when we look at
the situation of other people from
our own perspective or experience.
This way we might be showing
wrong motives or misinterpreting
the feelings, actions or reactions of
others.
 Every day, we see people who care
and empathize with others. They show
understanding, appreciation, and
acceptance of the physical, mental,
and emotional state of other people
no matter who they are.
Being sensitive and showing concern
for others are the key to the normal
development of a person. As a growing
child, you should not use hurting
words to others. If you practice
empathy, you are making a difference
in your home, school, community, and
country.
Ways to show empathy to others:
• Be an active and attentive listener.
• Establish eye contact, good posture, and
body language that convey genuine
empathy.
• Reflect upon what the other person just
said.
• Possess validating emotions.
• Be supportive at all times.
Ways to show empathy to others:

• Be a team player.
• Show respect to everyone.
• Use nice and kind words all the time.
These words lighten and inspire others
• Always accept your mistakes with
sincerity and humility.
 Are there times when you hurt
others with your words and actions? A
sincere and meaningful apology can be
used to communicate the three R’S to
others.
These are the statements of three R’s

• Regret – this is a statement that caused hurt

or damaged toward the other person. Having
empathy for the person you hurt is important
in an apology. If apology is sincere, the other
person will feel it.
These are the statements of three R’s

• Responsibility– this is a statement that

means not blaming any other person for what
you did but accepting full responsibility and
the consequences that go with it. For an
apology to be effective, it must be clear.
These are the statements of three R’s

• Remedy– this is a statement where you

cannot go back and undo what you have done,
but you have the power to repair the damage
you have made
 Steps that will help children empathize with
others
1. Be a model and set a good example.
2. Show an atmosphere of a happy home.
3. Render quality service.
4. Give encouraging remark.
5. Find time teaching your kids on how others
feel.