Jackal vs Giraffe

a class agreement

Empathy

• What is empathy?

Jackal Talk

Giraffe Talk

Four Ways of Observing

Self-Empathy vs Self-Pity

Self-pity is a form of self-blaming, which makes it Jackal Talk.

Self-empathy makes that you are able to connect to yourself and have respect for your own feelings and needs. It’s about allowing yourself to feel your emotions without feeling guilty about it because you know that your feelings will lead you to understand your needs.

Jackal vs Giraffe

Because of you, I’m feeling miserable! …I feel annoyed because you are so loud. …I feel bored. I wish I could be with friends at the moment. …

Jackal vs Giraffe

I feel bad. It’s because I’m such a slouch. …I am so proud of my results on the exams last month!…I’m burnt out. It’s because I’m so bad at my job. …

Jackal vs Giraffe

I feel heartbroken. I had expectations of the situation but they weren’t met.…I feel scared because I don’t feel safe in this environment.…I am so lost right now. It might be because I don’t feel I belong anywhere.…

Jackal vs Giraffe

I feel hurt. I think your way of addressing me is very aggressive. …