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Empathetic Connections: Supporting and Validating Friends Through Mental Health Conversations

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About The Workshop:

Join Francesca Reicherter, the Founder of Inspiring My Generation, for a workshop designed to empower teens and young adults in providing genuine support and validation to friends navigating mental health experiences.

Overview:

Delve into the essential elements of supporting friends with their mental health using Francesca’s 5-Step Guide:

  1. Check in with Yourself First: Cultivate self-awareness to be present and empathetic during conversations by understanding your own emotions and boundaries before offering support.

  2. Ask Non-Judgmental, Open-Ended Questions: Foster an environment where friends feel safe sharing their thoughts and feelings by developing effective communication skills to encourage open dialogue.

  3. Actively Listen: Provide a space for them to express themselves without judgment or interruption by practicing your active listening skills to truly understand your friend's perspective.

  4. Validate Their Feelings: Explore techniques to express empathy by validating acknowledging and respecting their emotions.

  5. Follow-Up: Demonstrate your commitment to supporting your friend by checking in and offering ongoing support.

Why Attend:

  • Gain practical skills to be a supportive and empathetic friend.

  • Play a vital role in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health conversations by fostering deeper connections within your community.

Who Should Attend:

  • Teens and young adults interested in fostering empathetic connections with friends and offering support and validation to those they care about.

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