Lesson Plan

Walking In Their Shoes

Equip parents with a clear understanding of empathy and hands-on practice—using mapping and role-play—to strengthen emotional connection and communication with their children.

Building empathy helps parents respond to their children’s feelings more effectively, fostering trust, reducing conflicts, and improving family relationships.

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Preparation

30 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Objectives

10 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Empathy

15 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Mapping Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Role-Playing Scenarios

25 minutes

Step 5

Group Reflection

15 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up & Take-Home Strategies

5 minutes

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Walking In Their Shoes

Workshop Objectives

What Is Empathy?

Why Build Empathy?

Activity 1: Empathy Mapping

Activity 2: Role-Playing Scenarios

Group Reflection

Take-Home Empathy Strategies

Thank You & Next Steps

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Walking In Their Shoes

Alyssha Walker

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