Shared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Gave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Helped ateammembermanageburnoutListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetSupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyTook awalk with aresident attheir paceGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Noticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsShared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Gave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Helped ateammembermanageburnoutListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetSupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyTook awalk with aresident attheir paceGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Noticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobFocused 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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I
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N
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I
4
B
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O
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I
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O
8
B
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G
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N
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O
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G
13
B
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O
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I
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N
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N
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B B
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B
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O
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G
  1. I-Shared a photo or memory from your own life with a resident
  2. N-Remembered and used a resident's preferred name
  3. I-Minimized a problem by comparing it to your own
  4. B-Made a resident feel seen by complementing something personal (hairstyle, outfit...)
  5. O-Gave public recognition for extra effort
  6. I-Avoided a tough conversation by saying "I don't know what to say"
  7. O-Helped a team member manage burnout
  8. B-Listened without interrupting to a resident's full story
  9. G-Helped someone navigate the dining area or common space
  10. N-Avoided a resident or team member who was visibly upset
  11. O-Supported a team member after resident criticism
  12. G-Helped a resident participate in an activity they enjoy
  13. B-Took a walk with a resident at their pace
  14. O-Gave constructive feedback with kindness
  15. I-Gently redirected someone experiencing confusion without frustration
  16. N-Assisted a resident with a personal activity (picking out clothes, etc...)
  17. N-Noticed and reported a possible health concern
  18. I-Responded with silence to a team members concern because you felt awkward
  19. B-Assumed how someone felt without asking
    B-Assumed how someone felt without asking
  20. B-Advocated for a resident's comfort or preference
  21. O-Checked in privately with a struggling team member
  22. G-Sat and talked with someone during a meal who usually eats alone
  23. G-Asked about a resident's favorite hobby or past job
  24. G-Focused on your own feelings instead of theirs