Perspective -Taking

Perspective Taking November 18, 2024

Understanding and considering someone else's point of view, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It is a fundamental component of empathy and effective communication.

WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE TAKING?

OBSERVE THE IMAGE:

BRAINSTORMING:

- What do you think about the image? - Do the individuals seem to agree or disagree and why? Do you think that a conflict can arise from this? - Have you been in a similar situation?

- Your friend, Sarah, is anxious about an upcoming exam and expresses how worried she is about her performance. She tells you, “I’m so nervous about this test! I feel like I’m not ready at all.” - Explain how Sarah is feeling and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

SCENARIO #1:

- Explain how the individuals in the video feel and why. - How would you feel in this situation? (7:28-9:28)

SCEnARIO 2:

- You and your friend, Lily, are discussing a new TV show. Lily thinks it’s amazing, but you’re not as impressed. Lily says, "I love this show! It’s so exciting and the plot twists are amazing!” - Explain how Lily is feeling and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

SCENARIO #3:

- Explain how the individuals feel in this video and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

SCENARIO #4:

Optical illusions are a fun way to illustrate perspective.Review each drawing and identify what you see. Is that what everyone else sees? Share your ideas!

- Explain how the individuals in the video feel and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

Scenario 5:

- Your friend, Jake, is upset because you canceled plans to hang out at the last minute. He says, “I was really looking forward to spending time together today. You canceled so suddenly, and I feel like I’m not a priority to you." - Explain how Jake is feeling and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

Scenario 6:

- Your sibling, Max, is upset because you borrowed his favorite hoodie without asking. Max says, “I don’t mind sharing, but you always take my stuff without asking first. It feels like you don’t respect my things.” - Explain how Max is feeling and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

Scenario 7:

- Your mom, is upset because you’ve been leaving your belongings around the shared living space. She says, "I keep asking you to put your stuff away, but it’s still all over the place. It’s making me feel like you don’t care about keeping our space tidy." - Explain how your mom is feeling and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

Scenario 8:

- Your neighbor, Olivia, is frustrated because you’ve been playing loud music late at night. She says, “I’ve asked you a few times to keep the noise down, but it seems like you don’t care. I can’t get any sleep, and it’s starting to really affect my routine.” - Explain how Olivia is feeling and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

Scenario 9:

Scenario 10:

- Your friend, Zoe, is upset because you didn’t show up to her birthday party, even though you had promised to attend. She says, “I can’t believe you didn’t come to my party. I was really looking forward to celebrating with you, and now I feel like I’m not important to you.” - Explain how Zoe is feeling and why. - How would you feel in this situation?

THE END!