Your mouth gets dry. Your palms are sweaty. Your bestfriend is going through a tough situation. Your uncle is grieving over a loss. You don’t know the right thing to say or do to help them.
If you get nervous thinking about it, here’s some good news.
I read here about a 2011 study published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass. The research stated that just being near a loved one can minimize their suffering. While we all want to try our best to alleviate our love one’s pain, not having the perfect words needn’t stop you from the greatest gift you can give them-just be there.
If you want to go deeper, this week’s post will give you information on what to ask a loved one who might be suicidal. You will also learn what not to say to an anxious child and develop empathy for yourself and others who are suffering.
When you love someone and when you’ve built a trusting relationship with them, your presence and not your advice will be what heals and soothes them most.
Understanding Suicide: 6 Questions to Ask
(Caregivers, Family & Friends) – Whether or not he or she is really contemplating suicide, it’s always important to take that person seriously. But instead of blame and judgment, what they really need is this.
9 Things Parents do that Will Backfire with Anxious Kids!
(Parenting Anxious Kids) – Other parents can do these things, but your kids don’t respond well when you do it. According to this, if your child is anxious you could be setting them up for a meltdown or worse.
What is so important about a Man’s Emotions?
(Anger Management) – Time has passed, but why haven’t you gotten over it? This post may reveal neglected emotions that need to be addressed.
Three Common Mind Traps that Sink Happiness
(Mindfulness & Psychotherapy) – Over time, you’ve developed habits that are not only unhealthy, but are stealing your happiness. This will help you regain control by refocusing your attention.
The Enmeshed Mother: A Daughter Trapped
(Knotted) – You felt loved growing up. But if you felt stifled and trapped by a mother who lived her life through you, you may have had an enmeshed relationship.
from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/05/06/best-of-our-blogs-may-6-2016/
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