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### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"Work is extremely stressful. I work 12 hour days and I feel like I have no time to do the things I like.". | usr : HI
sys : (Question) Hi there! How are you doing?
usr : I'm doing good, hbu?
sys : (Question) I'm good! It's a beautiful evening where I am. What's on your mind?
usr : Work is becoming a burden. I've just graduated college and my first ever job is stressful!
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh wow! Well first of all, I want to say that I definitely empathize with you. My first job out of college was one of the most stressful times of my life. It does get better though.
sys : (Question) What is stressful about your job?
usr : Everyone I've reached out to has said the same. There are several factors that make my job stressful. The biggest issues are working from home and unrealistic deadlines.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Oh wow, that sounds really hard, and I can only imagine it is so difficult to be breaking into a new career entirely working from home. Even people I know who have been in their jobs a long time are struggling with remote work. It is hard if your company is not being flexible on deadlines during this time.
| (Question) Have you found any strategies that have helped a tiny bit? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"Work is extremely stressful. I work 12 hour days and I feel like I have no time to do the things I like.". | usr : HI
sys : (Question) Hi there! How are you doing?
usr : I'm doing good, hbu?
sys : (Question) I'm good! It's a beautiful evening where I am. What's on your mind?
usr : Work is becoming a burden. I've just graduated college and my first ever job is stressful!
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh wow! Well first of all, I want to say that I definitely empathize with you. My first job out of college was one of the most stressful times of my life. It does get better though.
sys : (Question) What is stressful about your job?
usr : Everyone I've reached out to has said the same. There are several factors that make my job stressful. The biggest issues are working from home and unrealistic deadlines.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Oh wow, that sounds really hard, and I can only imagine it is so difficult to be breaking into a new career entirely working from home. Even people I know who have been in their jobs a long time are struggling with remote work. It is hard if your company is not being flexible on deadlines during this time.
sys : (Question) Have you found any strategies that have helped a tiny bit?
usr : It has been very hard in general, training has been a nightmare! I've tried to develop some coping strategies but they seem to fly out the window when i'm really stressed. I tend to over eat in these situations aswell.
| (Self-disclosure) I totally feel that! I think that has been a struggle for me during quarantine too - the "quarantine fifteen!" I have had to look for other forms of comfort to keep that at bay ... but I did bake cookies tonight :) |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"Work is extremely stressful. I work 12 hour days and I feel like I have no time to do the things I like.". | usr : HI
sys : (Question) Hi there! How are you doing?
usr : I'm doing good, hbu?
sys : (Question) I'm good! It's a beautiful evening where I am. What's on your mind?
usr : Work is becoming a burden. I've just graduated college and my first ever job is stressful!
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh wow! Well first of all, I want to say that I definitely empathize with you. My first job out of college was one of the most stressful times of my life. It does get better though.
sys : (Question) What is stressful about your job?
usr : Everyone I've reached out to has said the same. There are several factors that make my job stressful. The biggest issues are working from home and unrealistic deadlines.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Oh wow, that sounds really hard, and I can only imagine it is so difficult to be breaking into a new career entirely working from home. Even people I know who have been in their jobs a long time are struggling with remote work. It is hard if your company is not being flexible on deadlines during this time.
sys : (Question) Have you found any strategies that have helped a tiny bit?
usr : It has been very hard in general, training has been a nightmare! I've tried to develop some coping strategies but they seem to fly out the window when i'm really stressed. I tend to over eat in these situations aswell.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I totally feel that! I think that has been a struggle for me during quarantine too - the "quarantine fifteen!" I have had to look for other forms of comfort to keep that at bay ... but I did bake cookies tonight :)
| (Providing Suggestions) I know I'm just an mturk rando, but the one thing I know that has helped almost everyone I know with career stress is having a mentor. Especially someone who is not at your company. Do you know anyone, even a friend of a friend, who could maybe be a sounding board for your career? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says
"I broke up with my partner last month and I'm in a funk". | (Question) Hello. How are you tonight? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says
"I broke up with my partner last month and I'm in a funk". | sys : (Question) Hello. How are you tonight?
usr : I'm hanging in there. I'm in a funk.
| (Question) I'm sorry to hear things aren't going to well. What's the problem in a nutshell? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says
"I broke up with my partner last month and I'm in a funk". | sys : (Question) Hello. How are you tonight?
usr : I'm hanging in there. I'm in a funk.
sys : (Question) I'm sorry to hear things aren't going to well. What's the problem in a nutshell?
usr : I split with my girlfriend after 5 years together last month/
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Breakups can be hard, I can understand your frustration. Five years is a long time to have a relationship and then end. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says
"I broke up with my partner last month and I'm in a funk". | sys : (Question) Hello. How are you tonight?
usr : I'm hanging in there. I'm in a funk.
sys : (Question) I'm sorry to hear things aren't going to well. What's the problem in a nutshell?
usr : I split with my girlfriend after 5 years together last month/
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Breakups can be hard, I can understand your frustration. Five years is a long time to have a relationship and then end.
usr : I caught her cheating on me.
| (Reflection of feelings) I'm sorry to hear that. That's hard to forgive and move on from that. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says
"I broke up with my partner last month and I'm in a funk". | sys : (Question) Hello. How are you tonight?
usr : I'm hanging in there. I'm in a funk.
sys : (Question) I'm sorry to hear things aren't going to well. What's the problem in a nutshell?
usr : I split with my girlfriend after 5 years together last month/
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Breakups can be hard, I can understand your frustration. Five years is a long time to have a relationship and then end.
usr : I caught her cheating on me.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I'm sorry to hear that. That's hard to forgive and move on from that.
usr : I'm trying to just move on but I feel so insulted. I'm mad then sad back and forth, over and over.
| (Self-disclosure) I find that when I have a very painful situation, I try to only thing about it for a certain amount of time. Then I make a list of things to do so I can be occupied to not think about it. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
| (Question) you are so welcome. How are you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
| (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
| (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
| (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
| (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
| (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
| (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
| (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
| (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
| (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
sys : (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to
| (Self-disclosure) I appreciate that but that would take several hours and I am here to help you. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
sys : (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to
sys : (Self-disclosure) I appreciate that but that would take several hours and I am here to help you.
usr : true God is good
| (Others) yes he is and even thru this pandemic Covid He is on the Throne and has a purpose |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
sys : (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to
sys : (Self-disclosure) I appreciate that but that would take several hours and I am here to help you.
usr : true God is good
sys : (Others) yes he is and even thru this pandemic Covid He is on the Throne and has a purpose
usr : how’s the pandemic treating u
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Trying to take it one day at a time and trying make lemonade out of lemons |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
sys : (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to
sys : (Self-disclosure) I appreciate that but that would take several hours and I am here to help you.
usr : true God is good
sys : (Others) yes he is and even thru this pandemic Covid He is on the Throne and has a purpose
usr : how’s the pandemic treating u
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Trying to take it one day at a time and trying make lemonade out of lemons
usr : i feel that it’s miserable but we have to make due just praying i dont get it
| (Self-disclosure) Its really hard but we are learning to live in the new normal life as it is and honestly worst is yet to come . We are not to know the future or why God choose it we just have to have hope and believe |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
sys : (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to
sys : (Self-disclosure) I appreciate that but that would take several hours and I am here to help you.
usr : true God is good
sys : (Others) yes he is and even thru this pandemic Covid He is on the Throne and has a purpose
usr : how’s the pandemic treating u
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Trying to take it one day at a time and trying make lemonade out of lemons
usr : i feel that it’s miserable but we have to make due just praying i dont get it
sys : (Self-disclosure) Its really hard but we are learning to live in the new normal life as it is and honestly worst is yet to come . We are not to know the future or why God choose it we just have to have hope and believe
usr : it’s been 15 min, it was great talking to u today thank u for giving me a plan of action it made me feel much better
usr : i agree. u have a blessed day
| (Others) your welcome and it shows 14minu but take care and Keep the faith. I m glad I could help you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
sys : (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to
sys : (Self-disclosure) I appreciate that but that would take several hours and I am here to help you.
usr : true God is good
sys : (Others) yes he is and even thru this pandemic Covid He is on the Throne and has a purpose
usr : how’s the pandemic treating u
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Trying to take it one day at a time and trying make lemonade out of lemons
usr : i feel that it’s miserable but we have to make due just praying i dont get it
sys : (Self-disclosure) Its really hard but we are learning to live in the new normal life as it is and honestly worst is yet to come . We are not to know the future or why God choose it we just have to have hope and believe
usr : it’s been 15 min, it was great talking to u today thank u for giving me a plan of action it made me feel much better
usr : i agree. u have a blessed day
sys : (Others) your welcome and it shows 14minu but take care and Keep the faith. I m glad I could help you
usr : oops i was looking at the accept HIT timer instead ur right
usr : also what’s the bonus for this i forgot lol sorry
| (Self-disclosure) lol and i don't think u are supposed to say that in the chat . just for future ones. And since its xmas I have a secret.. you can google turk guru. its chrome extension and really helps |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am worried about my grades after I reviewed a low pass in my Geology class this semester. I plan to apply to law school after I graduate and worry about how this will impact that.". | usr : Hello. Thank you for listening to my disunion.
usr : situation
sys : (Question) you are so welcome. How are you
usr : i am okay but i am stressed about this
sys : (Question) What is stressing you out. Can you help me understand?
usr : i got a low pass grade in my college geology class this semester and worry about how this will affect my law school application when i apply
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is upsetting and stressful. I know you are rightfully concerned
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you talk to your geology professor for extra credit?
usr : yes i am. do you think it will be ok and what should i do
usr : i can’t because the semester is over the and the grades are final. i reached out before about that but she said no
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think it is a REAL Concern and you really need to pull that grade up. It is a very tight race out there and even 1% grade point can make or break you
sys : (Self-disclosure) If I were you I would than focus on pulling up all your grades to help avearage out geology course.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe contact the lawyer school or someone to do with that area to see what you can do to have a better chance.
usr : thank you i appreciate it. i have a fairly high gpa still i have a 3.7 out of 4 but this looks so bad on my transcript lol
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I know its hard but since this is over and in the past you can't cry over spilt milk so to speak. You can do this!
usr : that is a very good idea. i’m just not sure what law school yet bc i’m going to apply to a lot , i’m a sophomore so it’s somewhat far away but not that far away
sys : (Question) Is there a way you can retake the geology class over?
usr : thank u sm!! u rock
usr : ya i can but i don’t need to bc it’s unrelated to my majors
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I have an even better idea actually two... One talk to your college counselor if they offer that to see a plan of action so to speak and two
usr : also how’s ur life do u have any stress i can help u talk over
usr : true i will schedule a meeting with my counselor
sys : (Information) Pray to God some people say prayers is all that is left to do when God should be your first person to run to
sys : (Self-disclosure) I appreciate that but that would take several hours and I am here to help you.
usr : true God is good
sys : (Others) yes he is and even thru this pandemic Covid He is on the Throne and has a purpose
usr : how’s the pandemic treating u
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Trying to take it one day at a time and trying make lemonade out of lemons
usr : i feel that it’s miserable but we have to make due just praying i dont get it
sys : (Self-disclosure) Its really hard but we are learning to live in the new normal life as it is and honestly worst is yet to come . We are not to know the future or why God choose it we just have to have hope and believe
usr : it’s been 15 min, it was great talking to u today thank u for giving me a plan of action it made me feel much better
usr : i agree. u have a blessed day
sys : (Others) your welcome and it shows 14minu but take care and Keep the faith. I m glad I could help you
usr : oops i was looking at the accept HIT timer instead ur right
usr : also what’s the bonus for this i forgot lol sorry
sys : (Self-disclosure) lol and i don't think u are supposed to say that in the chat . just for future ones. And since its xmas I have a secret.. you can google turk guru. its chrome extension and really helps
| (Others) and support person needs to close out the talk |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
| (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
| (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
| (Others) are you there? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
sys : (Others) are you there?
usr : I did not receive it, I'm sorry
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I said: that is really hard. Do you feel comfortable telling these people how their words hurt you? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
sys : (Others) are you there?
usr : I did not receive it, I'm sorry
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I said: that is really hard. Do you feel comfortable telling these people how their words hurt you?
usr : I can't unfortunately. No one involved in the case may speak to each other.
| (Reflection of feelings) it sounds like you are really stressed out about the situation and are overwhelmed with how to figure out a path forward. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
sys : (Others) are you there?
usr : I did not receive it, I'm sorry
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I said: that is really hard. Do you feel comfortable telling these people how their words hurt you?
usr : I can't unfortunately. No one involved in the case may speak to each other.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) it sounds like you are really stressed out about the situation and are overwhelmed with how to figure out a path forward.
usr : Yes, it has been difficult and I feel very alone.
usr : Thank you for listening
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) just from chatting with you I can feel how anxious you are, but i think you are doing you're best and continuing to try hard! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
sys : (Others) are you there?
usr : I did not receive it, I'm sorry
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I said: that is really hard. Do you feel comfortable telling these people how their words hurt you?
usr : I can't unfortunately. No one involved in the case may speak to each other.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) it sounds like you are really stressed out about the situation and are overwhelmed with how to figure out a path forward.
usr : Yes, it has been difficult and I feel very alone.
usr : Thank you for listening
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) just from chatting with you I can feel how anxious you are, but i think you are doing you're best and continuing to try hard!
| (Others) I am happy to help and be a shoulder to lean on |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
sys : (Others) are you there?
usr : I did not receive it, I'm sorry
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I said: that is really hard. Do you feel comfortable telling these people how their words hurt you?
usr : I can't unfortunately. No one involved in the case may speak to each other.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) it sounds like you are really stressed out about the situation and are overwhelmed with how to figure out a path forward.
usr : Yes, it has been difficult and I feel very alone.
usr : Thank you for listening
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) just from chatting with you I can feel how anxious you are, but i think you are doing you're best and continuing to try hard!
sys : (Others) I am happy to help and be a shoulder to lean on
usr : Thank you!
| (Others) you're welcome! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
sys : (Others) are you there?
usr : I did not receive it, I'm sorry
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I said: that is really hard. Do you feel comfortable telling these people how their words hurt you?
usr : I can't unfortunately. No one involved in the case may speak to each other.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) it sounds like you are really stressed out about the situation and are overwhelmed with how to figure out a path forward.
usr : Yes, it has been difficult and I feel very alone.
usr : Thank you for listening
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) just from chatting with you I can feel how anxious you are, but i think you are doing you're best and continuing to try hard!
sys : (Others) I am happy to help and be a shoulder to lean on
usr : Thank you!
sys : (Others) you're welcome!
usr : I hope you have a great rest of your day :)
| (Providing Suggestions) You as well, keep up the great work! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"Some former friends of mine have remained friends with a person who abused me and stood up for them in court.". | usr : Hi, how are you?
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, I am doing well thank you, how are you doing?
usr : I'm okay, just a little stressed
sys : (Question) is there anything specifically that is stressing you out the most right now?
usr : I'm just having a hard time dealing with hurtful things people have said to me. I feel no self-worth.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that is really hard. Are you able to tell these people how their words are making you feel?
usr : Are you there?
sys : (Others) I am, did you not receive my last message?
sys : (Others) are you there?
usr : I did not receive it, I'm sorry
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I said: that is really hard. Do you feel comfortable telling these people how their words hurt you?
usr : I can't unfortunately. No one involved in the case may speak to each other.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) it sounds like you are really stressed out about the situation and are overwhelmed with how to figure out a path forward.
usr : Yes, it has been difficult and I feel very alone.
usr : Thank you for listening
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) just from chatting with you I can feel how anxious you are, but i think you are doing you're best and continuing to try hard!
sys : (Others) I am happy to help and be a shoulder to lean on
usr : Thank you!
sys : (Others) you're welcome!
usr : I hope you have a great rest of your day :)
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You as well, keep up the great work!
usr : Thank you, that's very encouraging
| (Others) I am happy to help |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
| (Others) hello |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
| (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before
usr : So what you did? how you came out of it?
| (Information) i stop reading alone. I read with my friends. girlfriend or read in a public place like the library |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before
usr : So what you did? how you came out of it?
sys : (Information) i stop reading alone. I read with my friends. girlfriend or read in a public place like the library
usr : That is a great idea but due to COVID it could be risky to meet up daily and library is closed where I live.
| (Self-disclosure) yes, covid has made things messy but you can always connect with someone online and chat about what you have read so far. I did same thing during the lockdown |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before
usr : So what you did? how you came out of it?
sys : (Information) i stop reading alone. I read with my friends. girlfriend or read in a public place like the library
usr : That is a great idea but due to COVID it could be risky to meet up daily and library is closed where I live.
sys : (Self-disclosure) yes, covid has made things messy but you can always connect with someone online and chat about what you have read so far. I did same thing during the lockdown
usr : That's what I can do. Thanks! It might make me feel better. What else can I do to control my anxiety?
| (Information) always make sure you get enough rest and when ever you are getting the feeling next time, distract your self with something you love and then continue after a while |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before
usr : So what you did? how you came out of it?
sys : (Information) i stop reading alone. I read with my friends. girlfriend or read in a public place like the library
usr : That is a great idea but due to COVID it could be risky to meet up daily and library is closed where I live.
sys : (Self-disclosure) yes, covid has made things messy but you can always connect with someone online and chat about what you have read so far. I did same thing during the lockdown
usr : That's what I can do. Thanks! It might make me feel better. What else can I do to control my anxiety?
sys : (Information) always make sure you get enough rest and when ever you are getting the feeling next time, distract your self with something you love and then continue after a while
usr : Thank you so much for all your suggestion. Hope it will help me
| (Others) and make sure you eat well. and exercise to control your breathing |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before
usr : So what you did? how you came out of it?
sys : (Information) i stop reading alone. I read with my friends. girlfriend or read in a public place like the library
usr : That is a great idea but due to COVID it could be risky to meet up daily and library is closed where I live.
sys : (Self-disclosure) yes, covid has made things messy but you can always connect with someone online and chat about what you have read so far. I did same thing during the lockdown
usr : That's what I can do. Thanks! It might make me feel better. What else can I do to control my anxiety?
sys : (Information) always make sure you get enough rest and when ever you are getting the feeling next time, distract your self with something you love and then continue after a while
usr : Thank you so much for all your suggestion. Hope it will help me
sys : (Others) and make sure you eat well. and exercise to control your breathing
usr : Is there any specific exercise?
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) you can do bit of yoga and meditating. You should be fine with that |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before
usr : So what you did? how you came out of it?
sys : (Information) i stop reading alone. I read with my friends. girlfriend or read in a public place like the library
usr : That is a great idea but due to COVID it could be risky to meet up daily and library is closed where I live.
sys : (Self-disclosure) yes, covid has made things messy but you can always connect with someone online and chat about what you have read so far. I did same thing during the lockdown
usr : That's what I can do. Thanks! It might make me feel better. What else can I do to control my anxiety?
sys : (Information) always make sure you get enough rest and when ever you are getting the feeling next time, distract your self with something you love and then continue after a while
usr : Thank you so much for all your suggestion. Hope it will help me
sys : (Others) and make sure you eat well. and exercise to control your breathing
usr : Is there any specific exercise?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you can do bit of yoga and meditating. You should be fine with that
usr : Thank you so much. I am feeling motivated now . I will try to start it tomorrow onwards.
| (Question) good is there any other thing i can help you with? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I am having lot of stress due to my upcoming exams.". | usr : Hi
sys : (Others) hello
usr : I am unable to focus on my studies due to stress. I am afraid that I am gonna fail.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) so you mean you are afraid you will fail because you are stressed out with your studies
usr : yes, due to stress and anxiety it is hard to concentrate.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that can be hard but you can do it. knowing that you are scared is enough motivation for you to push through
usr : I can't sleep at night and having bad dreams that I will fail in my exams or I am unable to answer questions.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can sense your feeling, i once had same mind stress before
usr : So what you did? how you came out of it?
sys : (Information) i stop reading alone. I read with my friends. girlfriend or read in a public place like the library
usr : That is a great idea but due to COVID it could be risky to meet up daily and library is closed where I live.
sys : (Self-disclosure) yes, covid has made things messy but you can always connect with someone online and chat about what you have read so far. I did same thing during the lockdown
usr : That's what I can do. Thanks! It might make me feel better. What else can I do to control my anxiety?
sys : (Information) always make sure you get enough rest and when ever you are getting the feeling next time, distract your self with something you love and then continue after a while
usr : Thank you so much for all your suggestion. Hope it will help me
sys : (Others) and make sure you eat well. and exercise to control your breathing
usr : Is there any specific exercise?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you can do bit of yoga and meditating. You should be fine with that
usr : Thank you so much. I am feeling motivated now . I will try to start it tomorrow onwards.
sys : (Question) good is there any other thing i can help you with?
usr : I think that's enough to start with. Hope it will work out. Thanks for all your help. byee
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) you are very welcome and good luck with your studies |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
| (Question) Why do you think that way? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
| (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
| (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it
usr : Okay, I may try that. What do you think I should do if they are negatively receptive of it?
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Under any circumstances, make sure you know you are not at wrong here.I hope it will not be the case but your friends might try victim blaming |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it
usr : Okay, I may try that. What do you think I should do if they are negatively receptive of it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Under any circumstances, make sure you know you are not at wrong here.I hope it will not be the case but your friends might try victim blaming
| (Providing Suggestions) So keep your stance and keep asking for the answer |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it
usr : Okay, I may try that. What do you think I should do if they are negatively receptive of it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Under any circumstances, make sure you know you are not at wrong here.I hope it will not be the case but your friends might try victim blaming
sys : (Providing Suggestions) So keep your stance and keep asking for the answer
usr : Yeah, I don't want it to come off as an attack on my end. Maybe I should wait, see if the issue occurs continuously, note that it has been observed on multiple occasions, and then stand my ground?
| (Question) I'm pretty this has happened a few times already, hasn't it? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it
usr : Okay, I may try that. What do you think I should do if they are negatively receptive of it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Under any circumstances, make sure you know you are not at wrong here.I hope it will not be the case but your friends might try victim blaming
sys : (Providing Suggestions) So keep your stance and keep asking for the answer
usr : Yeah, I don't want it to come off as an attack on my end. Maybe I should wait, see if the issue occurs continuously, note that it has been observed on multiple occasions, and then stand my ground?
sys : (Question) I'm pretty this has happened a few times already, hasn't it?
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) so you have every right to be upset and confront them, you shouldn't feel like you're attacking. You are just asking for what you deserve |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it
usr : Okay, I may try that. What do you think I should do if they are negatively receptive of it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Under any circumstances, make sure you know you are not at wrong here.I hope it will not be the case but your friends might try victim blaming
sys : (Providing Suggestions) So keep your stance and keep asking for the answer
usr : Yeah, I don't want it to come off as an attack on my end. Maybe I should wait, see if the issue occurs continuously, note that it has been observed on multiple occasions, and then stand my ground?
sys : (Question) I'm pretty this has happened a few times already, hasn't it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) so you have every right to be upset and confront them, you shouldn't feel like you're attacking. You are just asking for what you deserve
usr : Yes, but I feel like I need proof, you know? Like how you previously said, to make sure I am not in the wrong
usr : That's true!
| (Providing Suggestions) What you need to do is note down the occasions where they exclude you and ask exactly what happened then |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it
usr : Okay, I may try that. What do you think I should do if they are negatively receptive of it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Under any circumstances, make sure you know you are not at wrong here.I hope it will not be the case but your friends might try victim blaming
sys : (Providing Suggestions) So keep your stance and keep asking for the answer
usr : Yeah, I don't want it to come off as an attack on my end. Maybe I should wait, see if the issue occurs continuously, note that it has been observed on multiple occasions, and then stand my ground?
sys : (Question) I'm pretty this has happened a few times already, hasn't it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) so you have every right to be upset and confront them, you shouldn't feel like you're attacking. You are just asking for what you deserve
usr : Yes, but I feel like I need proof, you know? Like how you previously said, to make sure I am not in the wrong
usr : That's true!
sys : (Providing Suggestions) What you need to do is note down the occasions where they exclude you and ask exactly what happened then
usr : Okay makes sense
usr : Then, I can ask like, was there a reason why I was not invited on this instance? Did I do anything to offend, etc
| (Providing Suggestions) Yes, that's good, ask them if you did something that offended them and why they excluded you. If they deny, then you can tell them how you feel. If they care about your friendship they will do something to fix |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I am nervous and anxious about my status with my friends. I am not sure what I mean to them and if I am easily replaceable.". | usr : Hello
usr : Are you able to see my situation I typed?
usr : Is there someone there?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sorry I'm here, please tell me you problems
usr : Just having problems with some friends. I feel like I am being left out.
sys : (Question) Why do you think that way?
usr : They leave me out of planned outings from time to time. They also do not seem to care if I come or go when I am invited
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Have you asked your friends regarding this?
usr : I have not
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Okay, maybe you should ask your friends, let them know how you feel and see what they say about it
usr : Okay, I may try that. What do you think I should do if they are negatively receptive of it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Under any circumstances, make sure you know you are not at wrong here.I hope it will not be the case but your friends might try victim blaming
sys : (Providing Suggestions) So keep your stance and keep asking for the answer
usr : Yeah, I don't want it to come off as an attack on my end. Maybe I should wait, see if the issue occurs continuously, note that it has been observed on multiple occasions, and then stand my ground?
sys : (Question) I'm pretty this has happened a few times already, hasn't it?
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) so you have every right to be upset and confront them, you shouldn't feel like you're attacking. You are just asking for what you deserve
usr : Yes, but I feel like I need proof, you know? Like how you previously said, to make sure I am not in the wrong
usr : That's true!
sys : (Providing Suggestions) What you need to do is note down the occasions where they exclude you and ask exactly what happened then
usr : Okay makes sense
usr : Then, I can ask like, was there a reason why I was not invited on this instance? Did I do anything to offend, etc
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yes, that's good, ask them if you did something that offended them and why they excluded you. If they deny, then you can tell them how you feel. If they care about your friendship they will do something to fix
usr : That is good advice. What is your advice if I still come out of the situation negatively (e.g. the friends do not seem to care about the friendship?)
| (Others) honestly, I think you also know that if you care about someone and they feel upset, you'll do everything you can to help the situation. Therefore, if your friends refuse to acknowledge your feelings, I don't think you should be friends either |
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The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | (Others) Hello | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
| (Question) How is everything |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
| (Question) Ready for the holidays |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
| (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
| (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
| (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
| (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
| (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
| (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
| (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
| (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
| (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
| (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
| (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/ |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
| (Others) God placed you there for that little girl |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
| (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
| (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
| (Reflection of feelings) God loves you. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
| (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
| (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
sys : (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you
usr : So I am changing that and not just paying lip service to Jesus, but actively seeking Him.
| (Question) Are you saved |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
sys : (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you
usr : So I am changing that and not just paying lip service to Jesus, but actively seeking Him.
sys : (Question) Are you saved
usr : Absolutely.
| (Providing Suggestions) Seek Him everyday |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
sys : (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you
usr : So I am changing that and not just paying lip service to Jesus, but actively seeking Him.
sys : (Question) Are you saved
usr : Absolutely.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Seek Him everyday
| (Self-disclosure) He is my 1st in the morning |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
sys : (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you
usr : So I am changing that and not just paying lip service to Jesus, but actively seeking Him.
sys : (Question) Are you saved
usr : Absolutely.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Seek Him everyday
sys : (Self-disclosure) He is my 1st in the morning
usr : I was not always. I drifted a few years back. My church family gave me a gift and sent me to a religious retreat at a resort owned by my church denomination. It was there and in that moment that I came back to God.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) God has away to bring His sheep back. He knew you and did not give up on you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
sys : (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you
usr : So I am changing that and not just paying lip service to Jesus, but actively seeking Him.
sys : (Question) Are you saved
usr : Absolutely.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Seek Him everyday
sys : (Self-disclosure) He is my 1st in the morning
usr : I was not always. I drifted a few years back. My church family gave me a gift and sent me to a religious retreat at a resort owned by my church denomination. It was there and in that moment that I came back to God.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) God has away to bring His sheep back. He knew you and did not give up on you
| (Self-disclosure) I fell away for 15 years, but He opened my eyes. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
sys : (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you
usr : So I am changing that and not just paying lip service to Jesus, but actively seeking Him.
sys : (Question) Are you saved
usr : Absolutely.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Seek Him everyday
sys : (Self-disclosure) He is my 1st in the morning
usr : I was not always. I drifted a few years back. My church family gave me a gift and sent me to a religious retreat at a resort owned by my church denomination. It was there and in that moment that I came back to God.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) God has away to bring His sheep back. He knew you and did not give up on you
sys : (Self-disclosure) I fell away for 15 years, but He opened my eyes.
usr : I try to go each year, as it's an annual retreat. I missed this year because of COVID, but hoping for next year. I was going to take a friend from out of state. He couldn't attend due to the pandemic. But if all goes well, next year will be different.
usr : It was about 15 years for me, as well.
usr : I was never far away, just not close enough, if you know what I mean.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your a gift from God to the world |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have had six people die this month, and I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19.". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) How is everything
usr : Not the best. I have been quarantined for 5 weeks with COVID-19 (tested positive), so I am getting cabin fever.
sys : (Question) Ready for the holidays
sys : (Question) So you tested positive, must be hard
usr : I am starting to get an aversion to holidays. When I was in college, my father was dying, and Thanksgiving was the last meal he ate at the family table... Christmas was the last time he ate solid food, and he died on the day after Epiphany
usr : So I have come to associate Thanksgiving through January as a time of loss.
sys : (Question) The holidays can bring back memories, but you have other family around right
usr : This month has driven it home more, because I have had six people die this month. It's starting to bring on flashbacks.
usr : No, my family all moved from the area. The nearest is now half a country away and hasn't spoken to me in over ten years.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The virus is hard. along with the season
usr : It's been... interesting.
sys : (Question) You must have friends around, right. have you contacted any
sys : (Question) How long ago did your dad pass away
usr : Ahhh... I hate to be that guy, but I really don't have that many friends. I have a couple people at my church who have checked in, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them friends (we don't hang out, I don't get invited over...)
usr : I was in college. He died slowly and painfully. It was really unpleasant.
usr : And he was a brilliant man. I could only wish to be half of what he was.
sys : (Others) That can cause loneliness as well. What about seeing if your family will chat and let them know you ae ok
usr : I don't even have contact information for them anymore. The last known phone numbers have been disconnected and the last time I sent mail, it was returned for wrong address, no forwarding information known.
usr : I think they forgot about me.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Comparing yourself to others can be a positive and give you reason to strive more
usr : The only one I still have contact with is my mother.
sys : (Question) Have you checked to see if she is ok
usr : I avoid comparing myself to others. I usually come out on the bad side of it.
usr : I talk to her regularly. She is okay, but I fear she is reaching the age where I know I won't have her much longer.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But use your dad as inspiration
usr : I'm just thankful I have had her this long
usr : That I do. While I will never have the skills my father had technically, I am thankful that I did get his ability to be analytical and his compassion for others.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that is a positive thing. You both need each other
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great to hear. He is a role model for you
usr : Absolutely. I still remember him teaching me things that I use to this day. I still smile when I think of one time when he first became ill and couldn't get out of bed...
usr : there was a project he wanted to do and it bothered him that it had not gotten done. Well, I was able to do it, because he had taught me enough to know what to do.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That is a positive in itself. Keep his legacy going through you
usr : The look of pride in his face was priceless.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) And you have that memory to live by
usr : The one thing I carry on because of him is my love for my church. He was on the church vestry (governing board). I am on my church worship team.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) His smile is in your heart and you can still feel him
usr : I actually made church history, because I sing with the praise team (some churches call that a choir), but I sing many of the songs in American Sign Language.
usr : I am the first signing member of the church.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) See that there in itself is a reason to smile
usr : 2021 will be the 50 year anniversary of our congregation.
usr : I joined just over ten years ago.
usr : My church is my anchor.
sys : (Others) You are a positive for your church. Not many can sign language
usr : My pastor is wonderful. He is like the little brother I didn't have but always wanted.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome. See you have a purpose
sys : (Others) I imagine he is missing his big sister
usr : My favorite story about signing in the church is how it began... I had asked to do it and had been shot down cold six times. Well, I laugh now, but at the time I was angry.
usr : If you mean me, I'm male.
usr : But the last time I was told I could not sign for the church, I told the elder who said no that God was going to give him a sign.
sys : (Others) But your determination kept your dream alive.sorry big brother
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a very determined person. Don't let the fire die inside your heart
usr : Well, God delivered on the promise quickly. That same who morning we had a family visit who were on a road trip. They just were passing through but wanted to go to church while travelling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) The Lord is using you to each others/
usr : They had a little girl about 6 or 7 years old who was Deaf. She saw me sitting in the back of the sanctuary signing the lyrics to the songs, and praying in Sign. Her face lit up and she started signing too.
usr : At the end of the service, she found me and gave me a big hug around my legs and then looked up and said "I always wanted to go to a church where someone knew MY language!"
sys : (Others) God placed you there for that little girl
usr : From that point on, there was no problem with me signing in church.
usr : I think He placed her there for me, also. It was a mutual deal.
usr : There is no one in my congregation at the moment who signs, but I keep hoping for the future.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have a calling on your life. Don't let the dream die
usr : No. That mission has been placed on my heart.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) He will use you in mighty ways
usr : Well... I should be going, but thank you for taking the time to chat.
sys : (Others) Ok. Hope I was of help
sys : (Self-disclosure) I am a Christian also
usr : You definitely were. I am feeling better than I have in about a mo nth. I appreciate that.
usr : God put you here tonight for a reason
sys : (Reflection of feelings) God loves you.
usr : Of this I have no doubt.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Glad iI was here.
usr : I am actually in the process of studying catechism with my pastor, and plan to be re-confirmed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Live the dream and seek Him always
usr : I was confirmed in a different denomination as a child, but I learned nothing. One day I realized that I have no knowledge of the faith, and that did not sit well with me.
sys : (Others) Be Blessed for He lives inside of you
usr : So I am changing that and not just paying lip service to Jesus, but actively seeking Him.
sys : (Question) Are you saved
usr : Absolutely.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Seek Him everyday
sys : (Self-disclosure) He is my 1st in the morning
usr : I was not always. I drifted a few years back. My church family gave me a gift and sent me to a religious retreat at a resort owned by my church denomination. It was there and in that moment that I came back to God.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) God has away to bring His sheep back. He knew you and did not give up on you
sys : (Self-disclosure) I fell away for 15 years, but He opened my eyes.
usr : I try to go each year, as it's an annual retreat. I missed this year because of COVID, but hoping for next year. I was going to take a friend from out of state. He couldn't attend due to the pandemic. But if all goes well, next year will be different.
usr : It was about 15 years for me, as well.
usr : I was never far away, just not close enough, if you know what I mean.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your a gift from God to the world
usr : I left my childhood church because it turned into a false church, and it no longer teaches God's word.
usr : I still pray for them daily that they can realize what they are doing, repent and turn it around.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) We were always close but He knew the time to bring you home |
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