Directions: Identify the following statements if it is supportive words to use from
people who are grieving and has mental disorders. Choose between WHAT HELPS
or WHAT HURTS. Write your answers on separate sheet of paper.
1. Talk to me. I'm listening
2. It's all in your head.
3. I am here for you. We will get through this together.
4. You have so much to live for-why do you want to die?
5. I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about
you and want to help.
6. You are not alone in this. I'm here.
7. Just snap out of it. Look on the bright side,
8. I can't do anything abut your situation.
9. Your life is important to me.
10. Shouldn't you be better by now?
11. You might not believe it now, but the way you're feeling will change
12. Tell me what I can do to help you.
13. We all go through times like this.
14. What do you want me to do?
15. I know you have a real illness and that's what causes these thoughts
and feelings
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