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seeker: Of course now that I'm home schooling my oldest I'm tearing my hair out there as welll. lol! I always had a huge amount of respect for teachers, but wow! supporter: It sounds like you do know good things to do, and that sometimes you need that encouragement and and support. Do you have friends maybe to check in...
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seeker: She doesn't care. She just wants to keep the status quo. She likes the money and security. seeker: (before he was furloughed, he made very good money.) supporter: I think it would be better if he were able to come to a sensible financial solution with her. This situation is damaging for everyone. seeker: Yes! ...
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supporter: I can understand that. It must be an important exam for you. Do you enjoy calculus? supporter: I'm terrible at anything with numbers, myself! seeker: I don't remember, I took an easy calculus course in high school but that was a couple years ago. I only got a B there, so I'm worried about taking an honors on...
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seeker: I am stressed with my 25 year old moved back from NYC. . My boyfriend and I have a home and my son does not like him. supporter: I am sorry to hear that i can understand how you must be feeling supporter: Why does your son not like your boyfriend? seeker: He is going back to school and I am supporting him in th...
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seeker: Maybe it is better to wait a bit. But I feel like I need to DO something to get better, not just wait around. seeker: In matters of the heart? No, I don't trust my mom. In matters of the kitchen, yes. supporter: lol i was adopted. i don't trust my mom. either of them... lol that was a horrible example supporte...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: I was watching a comedy. It's a movie I usually like but I just couldn't keep my mind from wandering. supporter: I would recommend games like Heartstone for stragedy, WoW for more role playing and if your into sci-fi, Cyberpunk cam out recently. supporter: Really any game that has multiplayer would be a good f...
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supporter: One good thing covid has done for us is create a surge of telemedicine. I know my therapist along with many others are doing it this way now. It may not be as great as being in person but it helps having that ear to listen to you. seeker: I think I feel this way because I feel so stuck. I make a little money...
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supporter: Ah, so you think that being on different shifts may be what has you all concerned about losing touch? seeker: Yes. We won't even be awake at the same time. supporter: Is there some overlap between the end of your day shift and the beginning of their night shift? Is there a time you are all awake? Maybe dinn...
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supporter: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there any change in your routine as of lately? seeker: No not really. I have suffered from depression before but it seems to have spiked recently. The only thing that is different these days is lockdown. I think that's the same for everyone. supporter: These past few months has bee...
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supporter: hello seeker: Hope you are doing well supporter: i'm good, what is troubling you this afternoon? seeker: I am not happy with my friends. They were trying to let me down supporter: if i get you clearly, you mean your friend disappointed you. how? seeker: Yes. There were a argument between two of my friend whi...
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supporter: Well, I think you should give her some space but people do sometimes get back together after they've separated seeker: I see your point. supporter: You really do need to give her some space though - don't crowd her seeker: Should I call her directly? What should I say? supporter: I would give her a little ti...
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seeker: I see. I am kind of doing that but I do get sidetracked from time to time. I get distracted by my computer and the TV, etc. It's on and off like that. I agree with you that I find that the method of following a schedule and regimen is useful to me. supporter: I think it's great you're taking steps to try to hel...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: Disgusted seeker: not even sure who should bare more of my anger... my friend or ex supporter: with your boyfriend or your friend? what's troubling you the most about the situation? seeker: I m not sure. why would my friend let it happen, and why would my boyfriend choose to disrespect me in that manner support...
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supporter: If they love you, and I am sure that your family do, then they will accept what has happened without criticism seeker: how do i even begin to start the conversation supporter: Well, do you have any siblings that you are close to and that you could tell first? seeker: yeah i told my twin sister, actually supp...
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seeker: *they are not supporter: I just meant if they had borrowed in past and returned it than maybe they were telling the truth but since you saw them blowing money that s rightfully yours is a problem supporter: Can you talk to a mutual friend of both of you or if you are close maybe their family ? seeker: Absolutel...
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supporter: happy to hear that you are positive. seeker: yes i feel that. supporter: anything else you want to talk about? seeker: nothing else is there. supporter: have a happy day then. seeker: ok bye supporter: bye seeker: bye
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supporter: may I ask where you are located? seeker: In Mass. supporter: it's normal to feel scared. Of course it being normal doesn't make it any better... supporter: can you get out for walks? seeker: I live in such a populous area, I am afraid to. Especially with warmer temperatures coming. supporter: i see. are yo...
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supporter: you are absolutely right! i don't understand the resistance to mask wearing. it's baffling supporter: i'm so glad you are staying safe seeker: Quite! Do people really want to be infected? Does it hurt them so much to wear a mask and socially distance? I can get back to work sooner (and so can we all) if ever...
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seeker: I just can't believe he would do something like that to me supporter: You deserve so much better than someone who is willing to lie to you & go behind your back. seeker: I know but I just can't get it out of my head that my boyfriend has been unfaithful seeker: have you had this experience before? supporter: Yo...
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supporter: I totally understand where you are coming from. supporter: Things get much more complicated when children are involved. seeker: nope i keep to myself! and alot of friends and family dont even know shes pregnant with his kid yet, but yes at the time i had help seeker: yes it does get alot more complicated ex...
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seeker: lawyers are unprincipled rats who bend the truth as long as they can get away with it. wouldn't trust one as far i could push him. i only got through the worst of it at the time because i knew how to meditate and because i took extremely long walks. what a price to pay! seeker: Now my friends say, don't ever ge...
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seeker: Yeah, I think you are right, I am more productive and have more self esteem since she has moved out. seeker: But it's a tough loss. seeker: I do appreciate you listening supporter: Yea usually never anything good about loss. I am glad you are doing better now though. Hopefully she can turn herself around suppor...
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seeker: yes but what can i do if am not spending time on it seeker: there is not much option now i can't go out also supporter: Have you considered spending your time engaging in other hobbies? I've been doing a lot of arts and crafts (one in particular called diamond painting that can be ordered directly from Amazon) ...
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supporter: oh, if i get you clearly, you mean covid-19 impact on your job might soon affect you job seeker: You are very correct seeker: Pandemic is giving us problems supporter: yeah, covid-19 is a real bummer but i am sure we will soon get over it and the economy will bounce back seeker: I pray its over soon, firstly...
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supporter: I'm sorry to hear that. What is causing you these feelings? seeker: Since helping to raise my grandson and his dad is not helping, or cares how I am feeling. My grandson has been really difficult lately and I find myself losing my temper quickly . supporter: I'm sorry to hear that. That sounds like a diffic...
Providing Suggestions
seeker: yes yes that was the question supporter: I feel good helping others....and a lot of people have supported and helped me in my life, so it feels good to give back supporter: what's happening with your woman friend? seeker: I probably in the near future will try to help people too supporter: I hope you will find ...
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seeker: Ridiculous. seeker: hello????? seeker: hello? seeker: no other messages except my own are showing up. supporter: Sorry, I had a bad connection. Hello, what can I help you with? seeker: Hi. i wasn't sure anyone was there. i left my job about three months after 8 years. seeker: haven't found another one. seeker: ...
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seeker: yes supporter: Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? seeker: yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going supporter: I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog re...
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supporter: do you go to any group meetings or support groups? seeker: yes it does and I have no support because i moved to a new state so all my family is in tn and i am in ga now, no i do not i might think about that though i was thinking of maybe doing something online, but my finance is and i are doing a long distan...
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seeker: I've been feeling very down lately. supporter: That sounds difficult, Would you like to elaborate on that? seeker: Sure. I feel depressed about the state of the US and of the rest of the world. It's very overwhelming. supporter: That is completely understandable, there are a lot of overwhelming things going on ...
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seeker: Like the kind of friends I should have. I believe I have freedom to choose my friends not her. supporter: I had similar situation like yours. My mom did not want me to make friends with some people. seeker: Really? How did you deal with that because for me it makes me angry. supporter: I just had good conversat...
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supporter: It sucks. seeker: the divorce took place three years ago. i let her handle the whole thing to save money on attorneys. i was willing to do anything to end the relationship, especially forfeit the money I gave her to improve her home $30000 so she could get it refinanced because of an impending balloon loan c...
Reflection of feelings
supporter: I do understand. It's really hard. THe only thing that you can do is try to stay positive as cliche as that sounds. seeker: I think it helps him if I do. seeker: He will be in the hospital for 1-2 weeks. supporter: You aren't helpless! So much of this is mental and you being there for him is more helpful tha...
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seeker: yeah, I can do that at times. But I also work part-time while I'm in school. I guess I should have planned ahead and taken this week off. (3) supporter: You can even find time to relax without taking a lot of time off, do you have any exercise you like doing? seeker: not really. I had Covid last month and my...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: hi seeker: i lost my job and searching for that due to lost of house seeker: i was in depression seeker: can u help me out from that supporter: you searching new job.using your qualify id with work. seeker: i affected covid , so i am full scaring to go out supporter: don't fear okay ,first you wearing mask a...
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seeker: No i have not, I don't feel comfortable sharing this with my boss or coworkers supporter: It can totally be intimidating to speak to a boss about this topic. It's not always easy to be comfortable in this kinds of conversations. supporter: Do you think your boss might have a negative reaction if you were to hav...
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seeker: Hello supporter: how are you doing supporter: how are you doing seeker: good and you? supporter: i am good too seeker: My spouse wants me to allow him to have a cheat day during Christmas supporter: what's up with you seeker: Basically he wants to sleep with someone else for a change
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seeker: yes...i do stuff like email phone and zoom but it just doesn't cut it, you know? i didn't realise how much i need people until this happened supporter: I can see very clearly that how much you are missing your friends. Time doesn't stay same supporter: When seeker: i am not sure what to do to help my low mood...
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seeker: forreal, our system is really weird, we place value on these random things and then force people to fight for pieces of paper their whole life, its an interesting problem seeker: I find it more interesting how many people dont think about it too deeply, but they are probably happier that way supporter: I totall...
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seeker: Yeah my issues have definitely been compounded by the crisis, and not being able to speak to my friends or family, or even my work colleagues now I work from home. I don't have health insurance unfortunately, otherwise I'd have gone down that route. supporter: sometimes talking to people even through chat can m...
Self-disclosure
supporter: When I was at college, I usually aimed at 2 hours of studying everyday (+ homework) and I also aimed to have at least 2 hours of leisure time. seeker: I see, and how were you able to maintain a healthy lifestyle with enough sleep and healthy eating habits during college? supporter: I honestly didn't eat very...
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supporter: Have the books provided you any benefit? seeker: Not really. supporter: I get the sense that you are pretty depressed over you recent breakup that you have taken pretty hard. I also feel your desire to want to feel better. I think this is a step in the right direction for you to get to feeling better. seeke...
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supporter: Wow, that is a lot of pressure that you have to endure. Do you feel like you have anyone in your life who cares and listens? seeker: I could never leave my kids. But sometimes I feel like it would be so much easier to just be dead supporter: I am really thankful that you reached out today and I am happy that...
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seeker: kool supporter: all of her work can be from home seeker: did she start off doing that or was she employed by another company supporter: She has over 100 companies that are hiring supporter: It is here company seeker: ok thats great supporter: you can also wfh even if your shop reopens seeker: im going to check...
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seeker: Perhaps I can ask for a different shift pattern yes, or reduce my hours. I may need to take a look at my finances and do a bit of recalculating. Have you ever had a situation like this? supporter: I have not but I know people who are in your situation. seeker: I wonder if there are courses and qualifications th...
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seeker: Sounds good! I ll arrange a conversation with my head then supporter: With COVID-19, it may limit your options, but you could decide which activities you would collectively enjoy the most, and try to do them as often as possible together. seeker: Absolutely, then i ll help my family with household chores and ma...
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seeker: hi supporter: Hello seeker: how are you? supporter: I am good, how are you? seeker: I am feeling okay, a little upset. supporter: What is making you upset tonight? seeker: i was mad, but now i am just upset. My professor put in grades for my class earlier this week. seeker: My grade dropped 5 points and i do n...
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supporter: I see, so you have difficulty dealing with a co-worker. Let ask, Is there anyway of talking to her about her behavior? Also does she behave this way with others? seeker: Yes, I believe she has an aggressive personality and there wouldn't be much of a difference in the way she acts or speaks to others. She ne...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: I agree, get healthy and try to help others. One thing about feelings is that if you change your mind, you can change your feelings, it might happen slowly, but if you put your mind off of it, it will help. Not saying NEVER feel the emotions, but feelings are the tail of the dog, not the dog itself, You do n...
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supporter: I understand how difficult it can be to take what might be a life changing move. I have been in that position myself. I can't tell you what to do but I can say that it worked out very well for me. seeker: I don't like feeling lots of anxiety, so I feel like I want to keep doing what I'm doing. But then I do...
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supporter: appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) seeker: no problem seeker: and haha seeker: wish i could come back seeker: remember had one with cheese curds so goood supporter: drive on down and over seeker: haha if i had the money id love too seeker: was a nice state
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supporter: yes it is! you are welcome seeker: How long does it go for? supporter: The reason I brought up spotify is that sometimes I listen to a playlist on there called "Gentle Lapping Waves" which is super relaxing...and I set my cellphone to turn it off after half an hour or so. As for Tracks to Relax I think mo...
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supporter: Are you at a management position? seeker: I am not in a management position, and I will probably not ever be in that kind of position supporter: Your anxiety might come from the pandemic. a lot of people have this problem. seeker: That is definitely the source of much of my anxiety, but I felt like this alth...
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seeker: Thank you for listening to me today. supporter: No problem! How are you doing? How can I help you today? seeker: I am nervous about receiving another pay cut and reduced hours. I dont think I can handle it financially, the fear is real. supporter: I am very sorry to hear that. Facing pay cuts at work can be a v...
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supporter: Can you buy a lamp? Even a second hand one if your budget is tight? seeker: Yeah, it's just so annoying and then I'm so tired and irritable the next day, I find myself snapping at everyone. supporter: The bright light will keep your mind stimulated. seeker: I could buy a lamp I suppose, to see if it helps? ...
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seeker: I think that is good advice. seeker: Maybe even a cancer support group? I want to make sure I’m encouraging her. supporter: Counselling can be expensive but there are some charities out there that offer a few sessions for free supporter: Yes that is an excellent idea and you could both join the same group seeke...
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seeker: The eyes is the key seeker: for everything seeker: I'll do it supporter: If he is evasive, the eyes are the windows into the soul. Make him promise you that you will stop fighting or else you are going to find another man who will appreciate you. seeker: a ultimate for him supporter: it's called the take-away ...
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supporter: One thing that helps me out in those moments, is to remember that there are things in the world and life that I can control, and others that I can't control. seeker: Yes, I could not agree with you more. Specially now that I have tapped into my savings and retirement. Never in life did I think I would worry ...
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seeker: I am doing ok. I am feeling very sad . seeker: How are you? supporter: I am doing well, I am sorry to hear you are feeling sad. supporter: What is bothering you tonight? seeker: I am going through a terrible divorce from an abusive narcissitic ex, seeker: But we have two young kids. seeker: I haven't seen them ...
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seeker: Yes!! Talking to someone who doesn't know what it feels like REALLY makes me depressed! seeker: I'm wondering if it is the pandemic that is making me feel worse? supporter: I find it important to take care of my physical being first: eat well, drink water, exercise, get fresh air. Don't wear the mask if you can...
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supporter: I don't have any experience in this area but I am sure that an online search would be easy. seeker: ok, i'll try it out. you don't think i should be worried about losing my job though? supporter: I don't think that worrying about it ever does any good. All you can do is do your job well and display your wort...
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supporter: I understand how you may feel that way, it's easy to feel anxious when something you do so frequently gets taken away seeker: The school is expensive and I dont want to have to redo a class if I am not passing. I ended up stopping school last time because Covid started, but its been almost a year, and I fe...
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seeker: Hello? seeker: Are you there? supporter: yes supporter: i am here supporter: Why are you not coming back? seeker: Because of the health risks and also the unhealthy emotional environment with my family supporter: What kind of health risks are you concerned about? I imagine that hasn't been easy couple with the ...
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seeker: i need som help, i feel so sad. supporter: I am sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you? Please tell me what's wrong? seeker: I think you can talk to me, maybe I will feel a bit better. seeker: I had a breakup with my boyfriend. seeker: Feeling depressed, can you give me any advice? supporter: Fo...
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supporter: So just to make sure I understand, you are having issues with your friends not being there for you emotionally and you are worried about them taking advantage of you when you go out. seeker: Yes that is exactly it. Just sucks not having that emotional support supporter: I completely understand what you are f...
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seeker: true! supporter: have you felt this way with prior exams? if so, did you really fail or did you do okay? seeker: No, this was the first time I really did not study for this exam seeker: Because I had 5 class this semester supporter: wow 5 classes is a lot! So you didn't have time to study? Did you go to clas...
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supporter: May I aks what your major is seeker: Yes, I am in a full schedule. The class I might fail is mandatory for my Computer Science degree. That is why I am so concerned. supporter: Is it online in person seeker: That class in particular is online. supporter: Being online makes it harder. seeker: You think so? I ...
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seeker: Probably not. I was with the same company for a long time and I consistently get a bonus every year supporter: Is it possible to reframe how you look at your clients' dire financial situations? seeker: I could try. It mostly gets to me at the end of the day supporter: Some people can't do what you do because th...
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seeker: i just started school and i dont feel that i am good enough supporter: Congratulation on starting school! That is a huge accomplishment. Tell me more about how you're feeling. seeker: Its been so long since i have attended school. I barley graduated high school seeker: I dont feel i am cut out for college suppo...
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seeker: Thanks. Have you tried anything that has been helpful? supporter: what i did is just talk to the person about the situation and let them know how i was feeling seeker: Should I talk with my employee first or my boss? supporter: i would talk to your boss first that would be best supporter: let him know everythin...
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supporter: fear and worry is natural, expecially after being hurt. can you think of anything you could do differnt in a new relationship if you entered one? seeker: I wonder that too. Did I shut her out? Was she needing more from me? seeker: Maybe I could be more open? I'm not sure. After this experience, I really don'...
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supporter: That's good to hear. Can I encourage you in some way? seeker: I am afraid about changing my job during COVID but I am not happy at my current job. supporter: So you are unhappy at your job and want to do something else? What exactly are your fears? supporter: I have found writing out a pro and con list helps...
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seeker: Sometimes what other people say bothers and hurts me deeply. supporter: don't think about that.. seeker: Sometimes its hard to not think about it supporter: share your comments it is their choice whether to accept or disagree, but you don't change anything seeker: I understand supporter: Hmm good seeker: Well ...
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supporter: It seems like you're confused as what to expect and react as I understand supporter: Depression is tough to deal with. We can try to find a way to temporarily suppress it but ultimately, we need to find the cause and treat seeker: I am not confused. I just need suggestions on overcoming a death like this. Al...
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seeker: It is. She's miserable, and it's causing us to not sleep as well. seeker: It's nothing serious, common cold, but she has asthma so whenever she gets sick, it causes labored breathing. supporter: I can feel how stressed you are right now but she will recover fast. seeker: I know she will, I always lack sleep wh...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through seeker: I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions. supporter: i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before seeker: So...
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seeker: Yeah and I really have no friends since I quit drugs so I can't really even text my old female friends supporter: You don't have to answer anything you don't want, but I'm curious- how'd you end up 5 hours away from the people you know? seeker: My fiance's job seeker: He works out of ATL supporter: Gotcha. That...
Reflection of feelings
supporter: That's good to hear. So you can manage for a while. What kind of work do you hope to find? seeker: I was working in a distant location in a better job. Now I am trying to find a better one in a nearby location. seeker: I am an Engineer in Mechanical Engineering. Some related field in management, not as supe...
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supporter: Hi! How are you doing today? seeker: I am struggling with how to turn in this situation. My son is unreasonable but I am trying to help him get through school. My boyfriend finds the situation intolerable. supporter: That sounds really hard. Does your son fight with you a lot? seeker: Yes, since he got back ...
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seeker: I think only one visitor at a time, but he moved her to be close to me (met long distance), so his closest friends aren't local. The ones he'd want to visit. supporter: Thank god! That will make such a big difference for both of you. Being alone would be scary. supporter: Well he clearly loves you! I am happy t...
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seeker: I wish I could find a job, I have been applying everywhere. I makes me very sad that no one will hire me. supporter: That is definitely understandable. When I first graduated from college, I went through the same thing and thought I would never find a job! supporter: What field do you work in? seeker: This had ...
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seeker: last two weeks my bank called me to come that someone is trying to access my account supporter: Oh dear, that sounds like a classic love fraud.... I'm so sorry you were victimized like that. seeker: I called her no not reacheable seeker: chatted her up not replyig supporter: Oh my. I hate to hear that. Bank de...
Reflection of feelings
supporter: Hello , How are you today seeker: yea good but lil lazy seeker: could you please help me to be concentrated on work and new job preparation to get a job . supporter: Sounds like you need a little help staying on track and feeling me productive ? seeker: yes . i am so attarctive to baby .. i though nobody w...
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supporter: Yep, I’ve tried a LOT of things. I’m currently struggling with this myself. I’m even trying out melatonin, tryptophan, and even CBD (not stoney weed oil)! So far no success, but I’m still trying! seeker: I've heard people mention melatonin - I might use that later if other methods dont work. It's good to ...
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seeker: I know.....but do you recommend anything? seeker: Meditation or some other form of therapy? supporter: yes I recommend playing some instruments if you are intersted supporter: yes I recommend playing some instruments if you are intersted seeker: How does that help? I am interested in learning more.... supporter...
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supporter: I think 24/7 news is problematic but here to stay. seeker: I actually do yoga every evening. She hates it. I'm living in her home without a lease, so I wonder if she can just tell me to leave. seeker: I can't imagine why anyone would want to watch the news for more than to just catch up (If you like lies and...
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supporter: ofcourse they are very useful..I myself went to long walks and it helped me a lot seeker: Is considering counselling a better option? supporter: Try other strategies first,if you dont find them helpful and if you can afford a counsellor,then you can try going for therapy. seeker: I didnt know counselling is ...
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supporter: personally, i think dating right now is hard with all the covid crap. its hard to go on dates and do things other than sit in front of a tv. it makes things difficult supporter: do you trust your mom? seeker: Maybe it is better to wait a bit. But I feel like I need to DO something to get better, not just wai...
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supporter: Oh my god ! What happened? seeker: i have cheated on my girlfriend supporter: I feel sorry for you .. What was the reason behind that ? supporter: I understand how you are feeling right now seeker: me and my girlfriend mom had an physical relationship but till now my girlfriend belives im good guy supporter:...
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seeker: yeah, but it is still rough to get by supporter: Tell me more about it if you don't mind. What kind of academic and professional background do you have, and what kind of positions are you seeking? seeker: I worked in manufacturer seeker: technical skill in trade school but not degree from college supporter: I s...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: So you're worried about your studies? I will try to help if I can. Please tell me all you can. seeker: Thank you. I am finishing up my third year in college so I have some career decisions to make. I'm also trying to find a job for this summer related to what I want to study. supporter: Are you finding that ...
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seeker: an doing better but things at work place gets me real down supporter: I'm sorry to hear that. What's going on at work that's making you upset? seeker: i think boss hate me supporter: Oh no! That can be very uncomfortable. Are there reason you feel that way? seeker: nothing i do pleases the man seeker: all he...
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seeker: I'm ok just kind of sick of the same old stuff happening at work seeker: This co worker keeps going behind my back supporter: That sounds like a difficult situation. How long has this been going on? seeker: For about a year supporter: What is your co-worker doing exactly? Saying things about you? Gossip to your...
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supporter: Oh I see that was a very long relationship! I actually just got out of a 3 1/2 year one myself, so I understand how hard it is. Are you still currently staying with him until you find your own place? Or are you staying somewhere else? seeker: I am currently trying to find a way to get to my mom who lives abo...
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seeker: yes absolutely. never know. its a weird virus. best to keep immune system high which i have been supporter: i have increased my vitamins i admit. have you as well? seeker: yes and started taking airborne for vitamin c supporter: that's great! seeker: Thank ya. I worry about my other relatives out of state supp...
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supporter: I'm glad to hear that you are feeling more positive about things. seeker: O i see thank you supporter: No problem. seeker: Ok supporter: Is that all for today? seeker: No you question me i will answer supporter: What would you like to talk about? seeker: I talk about my friends and my life
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seeker: Any other ideas? supporter: How about Craigslist? Not my favorite personally speaking, but might be worth taking a look. seeker: I will look into that as well seeker: Thank you for your help seeker: I am starting to feel somewhat better about my situation now seeker: Thank you supporter: I'm confident you'll fi...
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supporter: I understand, especially having the remote learning going on, it is hard to get away from work and school. seeker: Yeah. How do you cope with your stresses? I find myself drinking more than I want now too. supporter: I try to, I love packing a day back with some easy snacks, and going out for a hike through ...
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supporter: From what I'm understanding, you're not only feeling anxious and pressure in your own personal life but you're heart is also wherever he is right now and living whatever stress and pressure he is living as well, and that is putting yourself in a very anxiety-provoking position seeker: Yes supporter: I unders...
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seeker: We found ourselves arguing more and more each day. supporter: I've been in relationships like that. It really takes it out of you. supporter: What are your days like now? seeker: Every day has been feeling the same. I didn't like that we fought but now I feel empty. I don't know what to do. supporter: I can tot...
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