Someone discloses they’re having a rough time or they’ve had some bad news. How do some people normally respond? Maybe we’ve all done that at some point. But is that really the best way to help? Sometimes we shy away from difficult conversations, perhaps because we don’t know what to say, or are tempted toContinue reading “3 Ways to Respond With Empathy When Someone’s Not Ok”
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Just Listen: Resisting the Urge to ‘Fix’ People
A big challenge facing people who experience poor mental health today – aside from the cuts in financial support, lack of funding for statutory primary care services, problems making an appointment with their doctor, the stigma associated with seeking help, and stretched resources within the charity sector – is the emphasis on trying to “fix”Continue reading “Just Listen: Resisting the Urge to ‘Fix’ People”
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