Gave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Avoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceTook awalk with aresident attheir paceHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storySupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismShared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Minimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownHelped ateammembermanageburnoutRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Asked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Avoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceTook awalk with aresident attheir paceHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storySupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismShared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Minimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownHelped ateammembermanageburnoutRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Asked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirs

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