Compassion College Prep December 2, Spartan Theme of the Month for December

What is Compassion? com·pas·sion /k ə m ˈ paSH ə n/ noun: compassion; plural noun: compassions sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Compassion: What is it?  A compassionate person goes beyond empathizing with the stalled motorist and helps fix the car. Europeans who helped the Jews during the Holocaust.

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Compassion: What is the result? RECIPIENT Suffering relieved Deep gratitude Bonding SOCIETY Unity, patriotism Cultural value Community THOSE WHO SHOW COMPASSION A sense of having done the right thing

Compassion: How do I communicate it? If Lexie can, you can  Be a sensitive, caring friend who notices others  Pay attention to subtle cues and respond  Do what you can to make things better

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What is COMPASSION to you? February 23,

What are 5 ways you can show compassion?  Your teacher will give you a handprint.  On each of the 5 fingers, write a way you can show compassion. See an example below:  Finger 1: I will show my father …  Finger 2: I will share with my mother …  Finger 3: I will do this for my teacher …  Finger 4: I will call my brother and tell him …  Finger 5: My grandma will know this …  Return to your teacher to put on the door.