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What Those with Chronic Pain or Illness DON’T Want to Hear

By Toni Bernhard — 2012

I've written this piece partly because I hope it will make those of us with health difficulties feel less alone and partly because I hope it will help others understand how to communicate with us better. With that in mind, I hope you'll find it helpful. Each of the following comments has been made to me at least once since I became ill in 2001.

Read on www.psychologytoday.com

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The Forgotten Radicalism of Jesus Christ

First-century Christians weren’t prepared for what a truly inclusive figure he was, and what was true then is still true today.

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How to Help a Grieving Friend at the Holidays: An Illustrated Guide

Grief - from any kind of loss - makes the holiday season harder. Knowing how to help can make things better, even when they can’t be made right. Grief therapist and author Megan Devine and illustrator Brittany Bilyeu teamed up to help you learn how to support the people you love.

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How to Help in an Emotional Crisis

If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis, your help can make a difference.

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5 Powerful Ways to Help Someone in Emotional Pain

By listening to the needs of the suffering, we provide a connection that is more powerful than any spoken words of wisdom.

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How Social Support Contributes to Psychological Health

It is social support that builds people up during times of stress and often gives them the strength to carry on and even thrive.

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How to Help Someone with Depression

10 things you can do to help someone you love who has depression.

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How to Give Advice: Less Fixing, More Listening

Good advice is often about loosening the body, opening the mind, and, more often than not, keeping your mouth shut.

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What to Say When a Friend Is Struggling

We want to be supportive of our friends, colleagues, partners, and family members when they're having a hard time. But what does that actually look like?

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10 Ways to Get and Give Emotional Support

Some tips to help you nourish each other's hearts.

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How to Truly Help Someone in Crisis

We each have gifts that we can share with one another. Sharing them with someone at their rock bottom might be just what they need to stay afloat.

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