Building Empathy & Understanding through Stories

This workshop explores the role of empathy in fostering understanding and connection through storytelling. It provides participants with practical tools for practicing active empathy.

We start by listening to a Living Library speaker share their story of settlement. Following the story, we will explore challenges and opportunities of settlement and how we can build understanding and empathy when meeting new people.

This workshop is well-suited for elementary and high-school classrooms.

Ready to book this workshop?

Contact Bhisham Ramoutar, Manager of Community Development at bhisham@nccpeterborough.ca

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Building Empathy and Understanding Workshop Details

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

Understand what empathy is and how it can foster connections across cultures.
Practice active empathy through listening, understanding emotions, and responding with genuine care.
Appreciate the power of storytelling as a bridge to share experiences and perspectives.
Improve cross-cultural communication.
Promote inclusive communities where diverse voices are heard, valued, and understood.
Apply empathy in real-life scenarios through interactive exercises.
Promote personal growth and self-awareness through reflection.