This blog continues with the summary of the work of trauma expert, Jen Alexander, who was a school counsellor, trainer, and mother. The first section we published a few days ago here.
She has suggested that if we teachers want to communicate empathy with our students, use these words and phrases:
I’m sorry this is so hard for you.
Help me understand what’s hard about it.
You are trying to be in charge.
Is something worrying you?
Can you tell me what you are feeling?
What does the feeling make you want to do?
What do you need right now?
I know it might be hard for you to have this consequence
How many do you use? What is your style of empathy with students?
