Empathy Counts is a therapeutic and educational game developed to teach young people to understand the concept of empathy, to be empathetic, and to take positive actions towards others based on empathy. It is designed for children ages 7 to 12 years old and can also be used as high-interest material for older students. These guidelines can be used by therapists, teachers, counsellors in a school setting, or parents at home. Empathy is essential for building lasting friendships and positive relationships with family members and adults. Empathy is a complex concept, and the skills required for empathy are not easy to learn.
Key Features
- Four decks of cards covering different aspects of the players' lives: Friendship, Activities and Hobbies, At School, and All about Myself.
- Designed for children ages 7 to 12 years old, also suitable for older students.
- Can be used by therapists, teachers, counsellors, or parents.
- Three ways of playing to make the game age-appropriate for players ages 7 to 12.
Additional Information
Empathy is the ability to understand how others are feeling about issues. We often say that a person with empathy understands what it is like being in someone else's shoes. This game takes an incremental approach, teaching basic skills and moving on to more complex skills.
