Don't multitask duringconversationsNamethefeelingValidatefeelingsMeetthemwherethey areIt's notaboutfixing!AcknowledgeeffortBecuriousnot criticalBepatientFostermeaningfulrelationshipsShowyoucareLetthemfinishNoticebodylanguageRespectdifferencesListenwithoutinterruptingEncourage,don't solveStaypresentMakespace forsilenceConnectionovercorrectionGiverecognitionAppreciateopennessAskdon'tassumeKeepjudgementoutChoosekindnessBepresentDon't multitask duringconversationsNamethefeelingValidatefeelingsMeetthemwherethey areIt's notaboutfixing!AcknowledgeeffortBecuriousnot criticalBepatientFostermeaningfulrelationshipsShowyoucareLetthemfinishNoticebodylanguageRespectdifferencesListenwithoutinterruptingEncourage,don't solveStaypresentMakespace forsilenceConnectionovercorrectionGiverecognitionAppreciateopennessAskdon'tassumeKeepjudgementoutChoosekindnessBepresent

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. Don't multi task during conversations
  2. Name the feeling
  3. Validate feelings
  4. Meet them where they are
  5. It's not about fixing!
  6. Acknowledge effort
  7. Be curious not critical
  8. Be patient
  9. Foster meaningful relationships
  10. Show you care
  11. Let them finish
  12. Notice body language
  13. Respect differences
  14. Listen without interrupting
  15. Encourage, don't solve
  16. Stay present
  17. Make space for silence
  18. Connection over correction
  19. Give recognition
  20. Appreciate openness
  21. Ask don't assume
  22. Keep judgement out
  23. Choose kindness
  24. Be present