EMPATHY CHANGED AIDAN’S LIFE

Name: Aidan Ho

Age: 15

School: SMK Tropicana

Problem:
Even though Aidan appeared to be a confident young man and the elected president of his Form 3 class, he was not able to empathise well with his friends in school. His lack of empathy has caused him stress and unhappiness in school. At home, his relationship with his mother and younger sister was also affected because he constantly thinks only of himself, with little regard to his mom and sister’s feelings.

Solution:
Coach Jason Thong took Aidan under his wings and met him for 1-to-1 coaching every other week for 6 months. Right from the first session, Aidan had grown to love the coaching experience and continued to participate deeply session after session. Even though he found it challenging to investigate his own feelings, the safe environment provided by his coach empowered him to fully immerse in the process of understanding himself…and others.

Results:

• Aidan has understood how everyone’s belief systems affect their emotions and actions.
• His learning about different personality types has helped him understand and empathize better with his friends and family members.
• He even resigned from the Class President post because he realised that wasn’t what he wanted.
• He is now much happier in school due to stronger relationships with his friends and teachers.