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How to Comfort Someone Who Just Lost a Job

By Carol Ross — 2013

Helping someone who lost a job figure out his or her next steps—and being a patient partner on the journey—just may be one of the best things you’ll ever do.

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How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship

The best strategies for helping loved ones in abusive intimate relationships.

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Shawn M. Burn Ph.D.
2015
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7 Helpful Things to Say to Someone in an Abusive Relationship—And 3 to Avoid

Domestic violence counselors and a survivor share what you can say to get closer to this goal, plus some sentiments to avoid.

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Carolyn L. Todd
2019
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Lean on Me

How to support a friend who’s been laid off.

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Heather Schwedel
2019
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What to Say to a Friend Who Just Lost a Job

Treating it like a taboo subject just makes matters worse.

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Kelsey Borresen
2018
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10 Tips for Consoling Someone Who Has Been Fired (With Examples)

In this article, we explain what you should include in a message to someone who has been terminated and provides examples of things that you can say to console them.

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Indeed Editorial Team
2020
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10 Ways to Help Someone Going Through a Divorce

There are some things that you can do and say that will support your loved one’s healing process.

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Jackie Pilossoph
2016
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Don’t Say These Things to Your Friend Going Through a Divorce

People going through divorce are bound to feel a world of emotions—sometimes all within 10 minutes—and a good friend listens to them and validates their feelings with empathy, not pity.

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Rachel Walker
2017
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How to Support a Friend Through a Tough Divorce or Separation

Supporting a friend through divorce is never easy. Here are 5 things to consider when helping a friend go through the trials and tribulations of divorce.

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Bronte Price
2019
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How to Support a Friend Going Through a Divorce

Show up, and keep showing up. Pizza helps, too.

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Korin Miller
2020
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Ways to Help a Friend Survive a Job Search

Writer Amy Baker found herself without a job, but through the gifts she received, she got back to work. Here, gestures you can offer to help a friend or family member in a similar situation.

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Amy Baker
2009
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