Emotionally supportive language sounds like...
- "I can see why this is exhausting" or "I believe you" — words of validation during a difficult time can bring comfort
- "Tell me more about that" — shows that we seek to understand, we care, and that we want to learn more so we can try to do more for them
- "How can I best support you right now?" "Would X be helpful?" — When asking them or suggesting a way to support them can make the process of handling easier
- "Thank you for telling me this and I appreciate that you allowed yourself to be vulnerable to me" — This enforces a sense of security they could be needing
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