Leader Resource 2: Empathy Role-play
Perform the skit twice. The first time, partner B will read only his/her dialogue, omitting the words in parentheses. The second time, partner B will read the words in parentheses to identify the different parts of his/her response.
Partner A [frustrated; talking about a co-worker]:
It won't do any good to talk to him; he doesn't listen to anybody. He's going to do what he wants to do. What I say won't make a bit of difference.
Partner B [with compassion in the voice]:
You don't think you'll be heard. (response to content) It sounds like you're feeling hopeless and don't believe you'll be able to change things. (response to feeling)
Last updated on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
