Assumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Advocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Shared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentHelped ateammembermanageburnoutMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Supported ateammemberafter residentcriticismAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Advocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Shared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentHelped ateammembermanageburnoutMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Supported ateammemberafter residentcriticismAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your own

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