Understanding How Others Feel (MOD010)

Length: 1 – 1.5 hours
ETO: Diversity in Family Systems
PDR:

This module is designed to accompany other modules as a method to extend training time and learning. It will especially accompany Modules 1 and 9 very well as they deal with the topics of communication and helping characteristics.
At the heart of home visiting is the relationship between the home visitor and the family. This relationship serves to provide a foundation for help that will be offered. This training is designed to aid home visitors in their ability to understand the parents/families they serve. It includes a brief simulation exercise and further teaching on empathy and active listening. MOD010

Objectives

By the end of this training Home Visitors will be able to:

•Better imagine how another person might feel

•Define empathy

•Identify ways to achieve empathy and methods of being a more active listener