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Empathy Coaching Plan

Guide a 10th grade student through a 40-minute one-on-one coaching session that builds deep perspective-taking and empathy skills; by the end, the student will articulate emotions in self and others and practice empathetic responses.

Empathy underpins healthy relationships and social-emotional well-being. This targeted session helps a student recognize emotions, see others’ viewpoints, and respond with understanding—crucial life skills.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Talk

15 minutes

Step 3

Perspective-Switch Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Journal Reflection

7 minutes

Step 5

Review & Model Responses

3 minutes

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Unlocking Empathy

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