Pre-Workshop Quiz

Please read the following statements and reply whether you think your reply was EMPATHETIC or NOT EMPATHETIC.

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* 1. Your colleague says: "I'm so stressed, I feel like I might get an ulcer."
Your reply:  "You know what?  I find that enduring these kinds of really tough situations can be great chances for us to grow."

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* 2. Your colleague says: "I'm really struggling financially at the moment, I just can't seem to get ahead."
Your reply:  "I had the same thing a few years ago.  You should just ask for more money."

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* 3. Your colleague says: "My husband has been so stressed about the finances that he's yelling at me constantly about the stupidest little things."
Your reply:  "It's probably a blessing in disguise, because now you can see what he is really like."

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* 4. Your friend says: "I feel like nobody listens to me at work. It's like it wouldn't matter if I turned up or not."
Your reply:  "You should find a new job that actually appreciates you."

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* 5. Your colleague says: "I'm really struggling to concentrate lately, I just can't shake this flat feeling.  I don't feel like myself."
Your reply:  "Maybe you should talk to your doctor."

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* 6. Your colleague says: "I'm not sure how I'm going to get through this."
Your reply:  "I know it seems tough right now, but you're going to make it through this."

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* 7. Your colleague says: "I'm so mad at myself.  I feel stressed all of the time and just can't get on top of things."
Your reply:  "I'm sorry you feel that way."

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* 8. Your colleague says: "I used to have a great relationship with my girlfriend, but now it's just nagging and negativity."
Your reply:  "That sounds awful.  That must be really frustrating."

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