It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.
John Joseph Powell
Keep interactions…
- Clean
- Fun
- Friendly
- Professional
- Confidential and Private
Effective Approaches
- Avoid Judgement
- Offer your undivided attention and listen attentively to their feelings and experiences without judgment.
- Offer Validation and Affirmation
- Validate their emotions by acknowledging their feelings and letting them know that it’s okay to feel the way they do.
- Be Present
- Be physically and emotionally present for them. Sometimes, your mere presence can provide solace and reassurance.
- Express Understanding
- Try to understand their perspective and empathize with their struggles. Let them know that you care about their well-being.
- Create a Safe Space
- Encourage them to express their thoughts and emotions openly and honestly. Create a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing their innermost feelings.
- Respect Boundaries
- Respect their boundaries and comfort levels. Avoid pushing them to socialize or engage in activities if they’re not ready.
- Follow Up
- Check in on them regularly and let them know that you’re there for them whenever they need someone to talk to.
- Listen with Empathy
- Offer your undivided attention and listen attentively to their feelings and experiences without judgment.
The best companions…
- Provide a safe space for sharing.
- Show empathy and understanding.
- Focus and give clients their undivided attention.
- Communicate consistently and reliably.
- Foster a sense of belonging and connection.
- Tailor their communication style for each client.
- Build trust and rapport gradually.
- Give an aura of authenticity and sincerity.
- Are genuinely interested in supporting their client.
- Encourage, reassure, and motivate.
- Make their clients feel good.
- Are rooting for their clients and keep interactions positive.
- Read body language and can sense the mood of their client.
- Ask thought-provoking open-ended questions.
- Share articles, videos, and resources that the client may be interested in.
- Bridge on previous interactions to keep things flowing.
- Remember the goals of their client.
- Use humor and light-heartedness to uplift spirits.
- Share inspirational quotes and anecdotes.
- Provide constructive feedback when appropriate.
- Maintain professionalism and ethical standards.
- Find creative ways to interact to keep things fun.
Every person wants to feel…
- Beautiful
- Respected
- Powerful
- Loved
- Higher Status
