{"product_id":"empathy-middle-school-digital-counseling-lesson","title":"Empathy Middle School Digital Counseling Lesson","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"group\/generated-image-gallery-controls relative overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex gap-2 transition-transform duration-basic ease-out motion-reduce:transition-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/generated-image-preview relative shrink-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/generated-image-preview relative shrink-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/generated-image-preview relative shrink-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group flex min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"_MarkdownRoot_1ns57_155 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul:first-child]:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eHelp middle school students understand and practice\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eempathy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith this engaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eEmpathy Digital Class Lesson!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis editable school counseling lesson helps students recognize what empathy looks and sounds like, identify responses that demonstrate empathy, and understand common responses that can actually get in the way of connecting with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThrough relatable scenarios, partner discussions, class activities, and reflection, students will discover key components of empathy such as perspective-taking, listening, identifying emotions, and withholding judgment. They’ll also explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eopposite of empathy\u003c\/strong\u003e, including dismissing feelings, giving unwanted advice, sarcasm, interrupting, and immediately trying to solve someone’s problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003elow-prep, editable classroom counseling lesson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis perfect for school counselors, SEL teachers, advisory classes, and classroom guidance lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_HorizontalRule_1ns57_288\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_Heading_1ns57_125\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eStudents will learn how to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Understand what empathy means\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Recognize responses that demonstrate empathy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Take another person's perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Identify and acknowledge emotions in others\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Listen without judging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Communicate that they recognize another person's feelings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Identify responses that can get in the way of empathy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Respond more empathetically in real-life situations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_HorizontalRule_1ns57_288\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_Heading_1ns57_125\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis resource includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ Detailed \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eCounselor's Guide\u003c\/span\u003e with instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eEditable digital lesson slides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ Interactive empathy scenarios and response activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ Partner and whole-class discussion opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eCreate-a-Class-Definition of Empathy\u003c\/span\u003e activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eOpposite of Empathy\u003c\/span\u003e activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ Printable student practice worksheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_Paragraph_1ns57_105\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔ Real-life scenarios for applying empathy skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudents will explore:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• What empathy looks and sounds like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• How to take someone else's perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The importance of listening and withholding judgment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• How to recognize and communicate another person's emotions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The difference between empathetic and non-empathetic responses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Why giving advice or immediately trying to solve a problem isn't always empathetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• How dismissing feelings, sarcasm, and interrupting can prevent connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lesson\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Completely editable to fit your students' needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Uses relatable scenarios to make empathy easier to understand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Encourages meaningful student discussion and participation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Minimal prep—simply present and teach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Goes beyond simply defining empathy by showing students what it actually looks like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Helps students recognize common responses that may \u003cem\u003eseem\u003c\/em\u003e helpful but aren't always empathetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Includes a student worksheet for additional practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're helping students strengthen friendships, navigate conflict, or simply become more thoughtful and supportive classmates, this engaging lesson gives students practical opportunities to \u003cstrong\u003eunderstand, recognize, and practice empathy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IMPACT 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