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