Advocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceTook awalk with aresident attheir paceGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingHelped ateammembermanageburnoutAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Gently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Minimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Shared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentSupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceTook awalk with aresident attheir paceGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingHelped ateammembermanageburnoutAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Gently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Minimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Shared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentSupported ateammemberafter residentcriticismChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon space

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