The Empathy Labyrinth Center

We have been running these very popular programs in four Connecticut schools for the past four years.

Our goal is encouragement of creativity, creative expression, exploration, and to foster Compassionate Communication skills in a fun and safe environment.

When the students first come in, we sit around the EL. Each student takes a turn walking around the EL,  identifying what her/she is feeling and needing. Then the students make their own puppets.  At the end of the class,  we go back to the EL have the students act out different feelings and needs with their puppets.

The EL is use a tool for conflict resolution during the class.

The following are the words listed on our EL Jr. carpet.

FEELINGS LIST:

sad
impatient
frustrated
upset
furious
angry
worried
confused
overwhelmed
stressed out
scared
embarrassed
tired
bored
lonely
happy
joyful
grateful
thankful
affectionate
love
relief
calm
peaceful
proud

NEEDS:
connection
trust
security
equality
empathy
play and fun
joy
to be heard
know I matter
respect
belonging
frustrated
appreciation
peace
love
harmony
acceptance
consideration

Friendship
Choice
Rest
Learning
Adventure
safety