LetthemfinishListenwithoutinterruptingMeetthemwherethey areIt's notaboutfixing!ValidatefeelingsConnectionovercorrectionStaypresentNamethefeelingAcknowledgeeffortMakespace forsilenceNoticebodylanguageShowyoucareDon't multitask duringconversationsGiverecognitionBepatientBecuriousnot criticalKeepjudgementoutAskdon'tassumeChoosekindnessFostermeaningfulrelationshipsAppreciateopennessEncourage,don't solveRespectdifferencesBepresentLetthemfinishListenwithoutinterruptingMeetthemwherethey areIt's notaboutfixing!ValidatefeelingsConnectionovercorrectionStaypresentNamethefeelingAcknowledgeeffortMakespace forsilenceNoticebodylanguageShowyoucareDon't multitask duringconversationsGiverecognitionBepatientBecuriousnot criticalKeepjudgementoutAskdon'tassumeChoosekindnessFostermeaningfulrelationshipsAppreciateopennessEncourage,don't solveRespectdifferencesBepresent

EMPATHY BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. 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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  1. Let them finish
  2. Listen without interrupting
  3. Meet them where they are
  4. It's not about fixing!
  5. Validate feelings
  6. Connection over correction
  7. Stay present
  8. Name the feeling
  9. Acknowledge effort
  10. Make space for silence
  11. Notice body language
  12. Show you care
  13. Don't multi task during conversations
  14. Give recognition
  15. Be patient
  16. Be curious not critical
  17. Keep judgement out
  18. Ask don't assume
  19. Choose kindness
  20. Foster meaningful relationships
  21. Appreciate openness
  22. Encourage, don't solve
  23. Respect differences
  24. Be present