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CHARACTER TALK

 Compassion

• Introduction and Definition

• Definition: The care one shows for another because of their ability to identify with their suffering. To understand how the other person feels.

• Notes for Mentor-Student discussion

• Hallmarks of a Compassionate person
• They think about others, not just themselves
• They have the courage to help those in need, especially when it may not be “cool.”
   
• People are always happiest when they are helping others.
• Students and mentors should discuss three examples of living this virtue. The examples can either be of them giving or receiving compassion.
• School
• Family
• Sports
• Other
   
• Who needs to have compassion shown to them?
• How should we respond when someone shows compassion towards us?

• Notes for general group discussion

• What does it mean to be compassionate?
• What would the world be like if everyone was compassionate to others
• Ask them to give concrete examples.

• Summary points

• Compassion is a great habit to form because it allows us to help others and ourselves at the same time.
• The more we help others the happier we will be and the better or family, school and world will be.
• Take away line: Help those who are in need of help.