Helped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Supported ateammemberafter residentcriticismChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Helped ateammembermanageburnoutAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Shared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a residentHelped aresidentparticipate inan activitythey enjoyHelpedsomeonenavigate thedining area orcommon spaceRememberedand used aresident'spreferrednameResponded withsilence to ateam membersconcernbecause you feltawkwardAsked abouta resident'sfavoritehobby orpast jobMinimized aproblem bycomparing itto your ownListenedwithoutinterrupting toa resident'sfull storyGaveconstructivefeedbackwithkindnessAvoided aresident orteam memberwho wasvisibly upsetGently redirectedsomeoneexperiencingconfusion withoutfrustrationFocused onyour ownfeelingsinstead oftheirsTook awalk with aresident attheir paceAdvocatedfor aresident'scomfort orpreferenceSat and talkedwith someoneduring a mealwho usuallyeats aloneGave publicrecognitionfor extraeffortNoticed andreported apossiblehealthconcernAssisted aresident with apersonalactivity (pickingout clothes,etc...)Supported ateammemberafter residentcriticismChecked inprivately witha strugglingteammemberAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingAssumedhowsomeone feltwithoutaskingMade a residentfeel seen bycomplementingsomethingpersonal(hairstyle, outfit...)Helped ateammembermanageburnoutAvoided atoughconversation bysaying "I don'tknow what tosay"Shared aphoto ormemory fromyour own lifewith a resident

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