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“The leaders of tomorrow are sitting in the classrooms of today and they need imagination and empathy to be able to identify and solve society’s…

Heather SargeantOctober 17, 2023

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Heartfelt Moment for an ROE Instructor

One child in the class I deliver Roots of Empathy to, can struggle with anxiety at times and can be emotional coming into school on…

Heather SargeantOctober 11, 2023

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Roots of Empathy Baby Celebrations

In a time of division, isolation and unrest, fostering empathy in young minds is of paramount importance. The Roots of Empathy program recognizes the significance…

Sarah AmmendoliaJuly 19, 2023

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Heartfelt Moment for Instructor Julie

I was at the Special Olympics yesterday and I was talking to the mom of the grade 8 student I have been working with in…

Sarah AmmendoliaJuly 11, 2023

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Dione’s Memorial

Roots of Empathy was honoured to be involved in a memorial event for Dione Slater-Smith. Dione, the son of our Manager of Logistics & Program…

Sarah AmmendoliaApril 27, 2023

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Heartfelt Moment for Instructor Julie

In one of my classroom visits as a Roots of Empathy Instructor, there was a child with an Education Assistant (EA) seated right next to…

Sarah AmmendoliaMarch 21, 2023

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Que Reste-T-Il De Notre Empathie? (What’s Left of our Empathy?) by Rima Elkouri

"Empathy is an absolutely crucial issue of our time. This is what sensitises us to the reality and well-being of others. If we are sensitive…

Sarah AmmendoliaJanuary 9, 2023

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The Roots of Longevity & Quality of Life

Research suggests that having strong relationships with others can help promote longevity and improve overall quality of life. Positive social interactions can provide emotional support,…

Heather SargeantDecember 5, 2022

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A heartfelt Moment Happened in a Grade 3 Class…

There was a student in the class who’s father had passed away from cancer a few months earlier. He hadn’t talked about it in class…

Sarah AmmendoliaDecember 2, 2022

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Training Season is Here at Roots of Empathy!

Instructors volunteer to “Help score the symphony of Childhood” Inspirational words from Mary Gordon, the Founder and President of Roots of Empathy about the importance…

Sarah AmmendoliaSeptember 27, 2022

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Training to change the world, child by child

Heartfelt Moment for an ROE Instructor

Roots of Empathy Baby Celebrations

Heartfelt Moment for Instructor Julie

Dione’s Memorial

Heartfelt Moment for Instructor Julie

Que Reste-T-Il De Notre Empathie? (What’s Left of our Empathy?) by Rima Elkouri

The Roots of Longevity & Quality of Life

A heartfelt Moment Happened in a Grade 3 Class…

Training Season is Here at Roots of Empathy!

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