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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT
C. Social Awareness and Empathy
Being socially aware is to be able to recognize the feelings and perspective of others, appreciate diversity and show respect for others regardless of differences.
When Students take perspective and see things from another’s point of view, they are better able to understand and interact with others.
By observing and being more attuned to a friend’s non-verbal cues (e.g body language), Students learn to be a better listener and to understand how a friend feels.
D. Response to hurtful behaviours
Hurtful behaviours include aggressive acts with the intention to hurt a person on purpose. These aggressive acts can be Physical, Verbal, Relational and/or in Cyber space.
There is an imbalance of power where the victim finds it difficult to defend himself/herself, especially when such acts happen repeatedly or frequently.
When a Student witnesses an aggressive act, it is important for the Student to report the incident to a Teacher or any trusted adult.
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