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The Empathy Scale

Highest
level of
Not all threat responses are treated with empathy

shown
the same level of compassion, despite

the fact that they are all driven by an

unmet need and missing skills.

Responses where the child appears to

be frightened, sad or withdrawn tend to

be treated with the highest levels of

compassion.

Often, less empathy is shown when the

child appears in control and enjoying

themselves, or when their actions cause

fear or disgust.