Made a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Supported ateammemberafter residentcriticismListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernHelped ateammembermanageburnoutAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Rememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameShared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Asked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Supported ateammemberafter residentcriticismListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernHelped ateammembermanageburnoutAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Rememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameShared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Asked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast job

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