It's notaboutfixing!Askdon'tassumeKeepjudgementoutBepresentNamethefeelingLetthemfinishValidatefeelingsRespectdifferencesChoosekindnessNoticebodylanguageStaypresentMakespace forsilenceGiverecognitionBecuriousnot criticalFostermeaningfulrelationshipsListenwithoutinterruptingDon't multitask duringconversationsBepatientAcknowledgeeffortConnectionovercorrectionShowyoucareAppreciateopennessEncourage,don't solveMeetthemwherethey areIt's notaboutfixing!Askdon'tassumeKeepjudgementoutBepresentNamethefeelingLetthemfinishValidatefeelingsRespectdifferencesChoosekindnessNoticebodylanguageStaypresentMakespace forsilenceGiverecognitionBecuriousnot criticalFostermeaningfulrelationshipsListenwithoutinterruptingDon't multitask duringconversationsBepatientAcknowledgeeffortConnectionovercorrectionShowyoucareAppreciateopennessEncourage,don't solveMeetthemwherethey are

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