Sat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Checked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsSupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortShared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Avoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Helped ateammembermanageburnoutNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoySat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Checked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsSupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortShared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Avoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Helped ateammembermanageburnoutNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoy

EMPATHY / SYMPATHY BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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G
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B
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O
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I
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G
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O
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N
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O
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I
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G
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B
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N
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N
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B B
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O
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I
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G
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I
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B
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O
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  1. G-Sat and talked with someone during a meal who usually eats alone
  2. B-Made a resident feel seen by complementing something personal (hairstyle, outfit...)
  3. O-Checked in privately with a struggling team member
  4. I-Gently redirected someone experiencing confusion without frustration
  5. G-Focused on your own feelings instead of theirs
  6. O-Supported a team member after resident criticism
  7. N-Remembered and used a resident's preferred name
  8. O-Gave public recognition for extra effort
  9. I-Shared a photo or memory from your own life with a resident
  10. G-Asked about a resident's favorite hobby or past job
  11. B-Advocated for a resident's comfort or preference
  12. N-Assisted a resident with a personal activity (picking out clothes, etc...)
  13. N-Avoided a resident or team member who was visibly upset
  14. B-Assumed how someone felt without asking
    B-Assumed how someone felt without asking
  15. O-Gave constructive feedback with kindness
  16. I-Responded with silence to a team members concern because you felt awkward
  17. G-Helped someone navigate the dining area or common space
  18. I-Minimized a problem by comparing it to your own
  19. B-Listened without interrupting to a resident's full story
  20. B-Took a walk with a resident at their pace
  21. I-Avoided a tough conversation by saying "I don't know what to say"
  22. O-Helped a team member manage burnout
  23. N-Noticed and reported a possible health concern
  24. G-Helped a resident participate in an activity they enjoy