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How To Help Someone Who Is Sad

December 1, 2014 Emily Kaufold

 

When a friend or loved one is feeling down, what do you do?

 

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Posted in: Friends and Family Filed under: healing, help, how to, how to comfort my friend

What can I do that might help with feeling depressed?

October 20, 2014 Judy

It has been a little over six months since my mom suddenly passed away after 7 years of being sick…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: dealing with emotions, depression, help

How to ask for Support

August 10, 2014 Emily Kaufold

Asking for help can be really hard.

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Posted in: Asking For Help Filed under: help, how to

The First Conversation

July 29, 2014 Emily Kaufold

This is quite possibly the hardest and most awkward thing a friend of someone who has suffered a considerable loss…

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Posted in: Friends and Family Filed under: friends, help

I can’t stop feeling that my mom’s death was preventable and my fault.

May 26, 2014 Judy

I lost my mother in a very sudden incident, and I can’t stop reliving the situation on how she could have been saved. I can’t stop feeling that it was preventable and my fault.

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Posted in: Moving Forward Filed under: communication, help, how to, siblings

How does one explain death to younger siblings?

May 5, 2014 Judy

How does one explain death to younger siblings?

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: ask an expert, communication, help, siblings, think parent will come back

Pimples, Zits, Spots, and Acne

April 21, 2014 Slapd User

What can I do about pimples? And when should I seek treatment for my acne? 

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: acne, awkward!, girls and boys, help, pimples

Family, Friends, and Psychologists

March 26, 2014 Slapd User

When things are hard, we all need somebody with whom to talk. Death is hard; there’s no getting around it.…

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Posted in: The First Year Filed under: find comfort, find support, help, tips

Getting Dad to Approve of Dating

March 21, 2014 Slapd User

I really like this boy, and I think we’re going to start dating. How do I tell my dad and get his approval?

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: awkward!, dating, help, just for girls, tips

Girl Drama

March 19, 2014 Slapd User

Lately, I’ve noticed conversations excluding me. People are ignoring me, and people laughing at me–someone said they just didn’t want me as a friend anymore. Why would someone choose to be mean to others for no reason?

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: awkward!, communication, help, just for girls, mean girls

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