Gail Brenner at gailbrenner.com shares 21 ways to respond to friends in crisis.
Here are some great ideas and reminders for you:
#1) Make Contact
#2) Listen to the Story
#3) Be There Emotionally
#4) You Probably Don’t Know How Your Friend Feels
#5) Don’t Push
#6) Help Make Decisions
#7) Offer Practical Help
#8) Bring Food
#9) Know That Emotion Comes in Waves
#10) Let Your Friend Cry
#11) Be a Buddy
#12) Be Aware of Triggers
#13) Get Professional Help on Board
#14) Rally Support
#15) You Will Get Through This
#16) Be Patient
#17) Encourage Basic Functioning
#18) Know That Nighttime is Often the Hardest Time
#19) Don’t Support Drinking Too Much or Other Reckless Behavior
#20) Take Care of Yourself
#21) Check In Over Time
Submitted by Russ/2014
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