2922: How to Support People In Emotional Pain by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Emotional Support

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Episode 2922:

Rachel Shanken shares compassionate, practical guidance on how to truly support someone in emotional pain, without minimizing, fixing, or dismissing their experience. Drawing inspiration from Megan Devine's work at Refuge in Grief, she offers powerful language shifts that replace common but harmful phrases with words rooted in empathy and presence. This piece helps you become a steadier, more supportive friend or partner by teaching you how to "be with" someone in their hardest moments.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/how-to-support/

Quotes to ponder:

"Silence really is golden."

"Healing takes time. Everyone heals at his/her own pace. I hope you feel better soon."

"Don't try to fix and don't "do"…instead "be with.""