Watch each of the following videos and read the article. After that is completed, answer thequestions at the bottom of the page.

• Brene Brown – sympathy/empathy:
• Empathy video:
• Article:
• Sinclair, S., Beamer, K., Hack, T. F., McClement, S., Raffin Bouchal, S., Chochinov, H. M., & Hagen, N. A. (2017). Sympathy, empathy, and compassion: A grounded theory study of palliative care patients’ understandings, experiences, and preferences.Palliative medicine,31(5), 437–447. doi:10.1177/0269216316663499. Retrieved from:

Focus on Intro, Results, Conclusion

• Empathy video – through their eyes:
• Giraffe stages of grief:
• Using 100 – 150 words per question, answer the following questions using complete sentences:

1. Using the resources listed above, compare and contrast sympathy, empathy, and compassion.
2. Based on the videos, how has your opinion of sympathy, empathy, and compassion changed? Use one personal example to explain.
3. When and how will you apply sympathy, empathy, and/or compassion in your daily interactions with others as a nursing student or nurse?