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How to encourage a friend to get therapy (without blowing up your friendship)
You’re trying to be a supportive, empathetic friend. You listen as they outline significant challenges in their life. Maybe they’re feeling low or stressed, or there’s tension at home or in relationships. You’ve heard it’s best not to jump in with solutions, or try to “fix” anything, and instead just listen without judging them. But sometimes, the same conversation repeats, the weight doesn’t lift, and the lines between support and responsibility begin to blur.
How to encourage a friend to get therapy (without blowing up your friendship)
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain You're trying to be a supportive, empathetic friend. You listen as they outline significant challenges in their life. Maybe they're feeling low or stressed, or there's tension at home or in relationships. You've heard it's best not to jump in with solutions, or try to "fix" anything, and instead just listen without judging them. But sometimes, the same conversation repeats, the weight doesn't lift, and the lines between support and responsibility begin to blur.
How to encourage a friend to get therapy (without blowing up your friendship)
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How to encourage a friend to get therapy (without blowing up your friendship)
You’re trying to be a supportive, empathetic friend. You listen as they outline significant challenges in their life. Maybe they’re feeling low or stressed, or there’s tension at home or in relationships. You’ve heard it’s best not to jump in with solutions, or try to “fix” anything, and instead just listen without judging them. But sometimes, the same conversation repeats, the weight doesn’t lift, and the lines between support and responsibility begin to blur.
‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now
By Glen Hosking Cuddle therapy is having a moment. The idea for this emerging therapy is for you to book in a specified time with a “professional cuddler”. Websites promote cuddle therapists as specialists in platonic touch, offering a service to people who wish to cuddle for friendship, to relax or manage emotional challenges. The aim is to find connection and improve your mental health and wellbeing. But does it actually work? Here’s what you need to think about before booking in.
‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now. But will it actually help?
© 2026 Tolerance.ca ® Inc. All reproduction rights reserved. All information reproduced on the Web pages of www.tolerance.ca (including articles, images, photographs, and logos) is protected by intellectual property rights owned by Tolerance.ca ® Inc. or, in certain cases, by its author. Any reproduction of the information for use other than personal use is prohibited.
‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now. But will it actually help? Original
Cuddle therapy is having a moment. The idea for this emerging therapy is for you to book in a specified time with a “professional cuddler”. Websites promote cuddle therapists as specialists in platonic touch, offering a service to people who wish to cuddle for friendship, to relax or manage emotional challenges. The aim is to find connection and improve your mental health and wellbeing. But does it actually work? Here’s what you need to think about before booking in. What is cuddle therapy?
What are gender pronouns and why is it important to use the right ones?
Gender pronouns are the terms people choose to refer to themselves that reflect their gender identity. These might be he/him, she/her or gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them. Knowing and using a person’s correct pronouns fosters inclusion, makes people feel respected and valued, and affirms their gender identity. The difference between sex and gender While people may use the terms sex and gender interchangeably, they mean different things.
What are gender pronouns and why is it important to use the right ones?
Gender pronouns are the terms people choose to refer to themselves that reflect their gender identity. These might be he/him, she/her or gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them. Knowing and using a person’s correct pronouns fosters inclusion, makes people feel respected and valued, and affirms their gender identity. READ MORE | Educate yourself: Genderqueer, skoliosexual, transsexual or homoromantic - what does it all mean?
What Are Gender Pronouns and Why is it Important to Use the Right Ones?
Gender pronouns are the terms people choose to refer to themselves that reflect their gender identity. These might be he/him, she/her or gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them. Knowing and using a person’s correct pronouns fosters inclusion, makes people feel respected and valued, and affirms their gender identity. The Difference Between Sex and Gender While people may use the terms sex and gender interchangeably, they mean different things.
What are gender pronouns and why is it important to use the right ones?
Gender pronouns are the terms people choose to refer to themselves that reflect their gender identity. These might be he/him, she/her or gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them. Knowing and using a person’s correct pronouns fosters inclusion, makes people feel respected and valued, and affirms their gender identity. The difference between sex and gender While people may use the terms sex and gender interchangeably, they mean different things.
THE CONVERSATION: Loss in the pandemic: when a loved one dies, being cut off from the grieving process can make things harder
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 01: An aerial view of Vila Formosa cemetery during a burial amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 01, 2020. According to the Ministry of Health, as of today, Brazil has 6,836 confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and at least 241 recorded deaths. (Photo by Miguel Schincariol/Getty Images) Covid-19 has affected many facets of our lives.
Loss in the pandemic: when a loved one dies, being cut off from the grieving process can make things harder
Mike Labrum/Unsplash COVID-19 has affected many facets of our lives. Public health measures to stop the spread of the virus have impacted the way we work, connect with others and socialise. The pandemic has changed the way we’ve been able to celebrate milestones in our lives, and, importantly, the way we’ve been able to grieve losses.
Loss in the pandemic: when a loved one dies, being cut off from the grieving process can make things harder
COVID-19 has affected many facets of our lives. Public health measures to stop the spread of the virus have impacted the way we work, connect with others and socialise. The pandemic has changed the way we’ve been able to celebrate milestones in our lives, and, importantly, the way we’ve been able to grieve losses.
Loss in the pandemic: when a loved one dies, being cut off from the grieving process can make things harder
COVID-19 has affected many facets of our lives. Public health measures to stop the spread of the virus have impacted the way we work, connect with others and socialise. The pandemic has changed the way we’ve been able to celebrate milestones in our lives, and, importantly, the way we’ve been able to grieve losses.
A basic human behavior has been upended by Covid-19
Don’t shake hands, don’t high-five, and definitely don’t hug. We’ve been bombarded with these messages during the pandemic as a way to slow the spread of Covid-19, meaning we may not have hugged our friends or family in months. This might be really hard for a lot of us, particularly if we live alone. This is because positive physical touch can make us feel good. It boosts levels of hormones and neurotransmitters that promote mental well-being, is involved in bonding, and can help reduce stress.
Miss hugs? Here’s how to cope without them during social distancing
Are all superannuation investment strategies the same? Twiggy, Branson among likely rivals, but Rex may be a fly in the ointment State will 'strike a hard bargain' in its bid for Virgin, vows Treasurer China beef ban could put thousands of jobs at risk, Premier warns Social restrictions drive us back to the silver screen Insights Don’t shake hands, don’t high-five, and definitely don’t hug.
Miss hugs? Touch forms bonds and boosts immune systems. Here’s how to cope without it during coronavirus
Don’t shake hands, don’t high-five, and definitely don’t hug. We’ve been bombarded with these messages during the pandemic as a way to slow the spread of COVID-19, meaning we may not have hugged our friends and family in months. This might be really hard for a lot of us, particularly if we live alone. This is because positive physical touch can make us feel good. It boosts levels of hormones and neurotransmitters that promote mental well-being, is involved in bonding, and can help reduce stress.
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