Fostering Empathy in Our Schools

Empathy is a heart skill that promotes understanding, connection and community. This introductory class by educator and author David Levine, will explore the “energy” of empathy as the foundation for creating emotional safety, optimism and hope for the young people in our schools. Through storytelling, song and honorable reflection, David will guide participants to an increased awareness of self and others as they explore the life-changing practice of empathic intention.

Class outline:

1. Meeting the emotional needs of students
2. Building resilience
3. Teaching empathy as a pro-social skill
4. High-level facilitative responses
5. Emotional imprinting
6. Dialogue and collaboration