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Topic; Trauma
Specifics, Trauma from childhood domestic abuse.

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Mood Disorders

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I see that you are in a lot of pain here, I can feel it... but do know I am here for you and just you

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empathy statements:
“ill be here to listen whenever you feel comfortable to talk about it”

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I understand that you're going through a challenging time, and I'm here to listen and support you.

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"Im not wise at giving constructive feedback, but i will always be there to listen if you need me,"

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Empathy statement : Even though it didn’t go as planned , I know you tried you best and im proud of you.

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i understand why you feel this way and how it upsets you, let’s get through this together, i’ll be listening.

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i expressed empathy by relating and give my similar experience. examples will be “hey, i know you feel sad about the whole situation, maybe i can help by lending a listening ear and share my similar experiences to you so that you won’t feel that you’re on this alone”

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“I am so sorry to hear about this…you must be going through a hard time…I Hope you know that I am here for you and I will be with you throughout this difficult time…Is there any way I can help?”

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I have expressed empathy by generally just being there for the person and showing them I do care. Most of the time, I'll comfort them by saying "you've come so far, don't give up now" to let them know that they have achieved so much in life so far and that they should not let it go to waste.

"I know you're having a hard time, I know you want to give up and disappear, but I'm proud of you for still staying strong. Things may be difficult for you, but trust me, time heals"

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i know you’re going through a lot….do you want to talk about it?

it must’ve been really hard, tell me about it..

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im sorry to hear that you are going through (situation). hope you know that i am always here for you

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active listening

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patience

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Positivity

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caring

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empathy

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spread optimism

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being there for each other and not leaving others behind

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The picture illustrates a person drowning. As an example i will link it to a person "drowning" in their dense sea of worries and negativity. I believe that we each have our own seas which we may sail or drown in, maybe in between but we should support those who are drowning or leading to that state of drowning.

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Keeping a open-mind and listening

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Respect

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Connecting with people of different ages, lending a listening ear and looking out for each other.

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Respect one another despite the differences

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Be happy!!! We can overcome problems so long as we face it head on together.

I see that you are in a lot of pain here, I can feel it... but do know I am here for you and just you

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empathy

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i think being connected with a peer support helps to listen and comfort each other. Understanding someone from their story. :)

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Active listening is an important skillset for peer supporters. It helps you truly understand what people are saying which gives them a sense of relief that someone understands them.