Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - 7 Comforting Phrases That Are Actually Hurtful
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How do you comfort a grieving friend? You might offer some advice to your best friend to give them some perspective. But sometimes, these “comforting” words don't help and in fact, might hurt them more. If we're not careful, we might fall into the trap of toxic positivity.
To avoid slipping, here are a few common “comforting” words that are actually harmful, and what you might want to do or say instead.
We also made another video on the "harmless" phrases that are actually toxic: https://youtu.be/4fZ7OuZ5uyc
#comfortingwords #findingcomfort
Writer: Mirzi Corleens
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/amandasilvera)
Animator: Alexandra
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
REFERENCES:
https://psych2go.net/7-comforting-words-that-are-actually-hurtful/
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