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Being listened to:
It is important for people to have the opportunity to explore difficult feelings. Being listened to in confidence, and accepted without prejudice, can alleviate general distress, despair and suicidal feelings.
Often being listened to is enough to help someone through a time of distress. Even just showing that you are there for them, and that you know they are going through a distressing time, can in itself be a comfort.
We all experience tough times but sometimes we can't solve our problems by ourselves. Getting support during difficult times can help you to find strategies to get through your situation. Often it's easier than you thought.
Our helpline offers an emotional support service that respects everyone's right to be heard, understood, and cared for. Lifeline helpline assistants are ready to listen and support, helping you to gain another perspective and connecting you with other support services as needed. Trained volunteers offer emotional support and assist you to clarify options and choices that are right for you.
It is important for people to have the opportunity to explore difficult feelings. Being listened to in confidence, and accepted without prejudice, can alleviate general distress, despair and suicidal feelings.
Often being listened to is enough to help someone through a time of distress. Even just showing that you are there for them, and that you know they are going through a distressing time, can in itself be a comfort.
- It makes you feel better
- Talking leads to new solutions
- Talking puts things in perspective
- Talking releases tension
- Helps to see the situation more clearly
- look at the problem in a new or different way
- identify options or solutions you hadn't thought of before
We all experience tough times but sometimes we can't solve our problems by ourselves. Getting support during difficult times can help you to find strategies to get through your situation. Often it's easier than you thought.
Our helpline offers an emotional support service that respects everyone's right to be heard, understood, and cared for. Lifeline helpline assistants are ready to listen and support, helping you to gain another perspective and connecting you with other support services as needed. Trained volunteers offer emotional support and assist you to clarify options and choices that are right for you.