Answer:
These are the ways to respond to students with empathy.
Explanation:
1. Acknowledge their pain.
Perhaps acknowledging how the other person feels is the best thing you can do. When you empathize with someone's suffering or struggle, he will feel more supported. It demonstrates that you understand (or are attempting to comprehend) how he is feeling.
People who are in agony simply want to be heard. They're looking for confirmation that what they're going through is difficult.
2. Share how you feel.
It's okay to just admit you don't know what to say or that you're having trouble imagining what the other person is going through.
Whatever you do, avoid diminishing the other person's experience or making it all about you. Instead, concentrate on communicating your feelings in order to better understand theirs.
3. Express gratitude for the person's willingness to share.
Because they've been burnt before, many people struggle with vulnerability. They are afraid of not receiving an empathic reaction if they discuss their problems. For a long time, I certainly felt that way.
When someone decides to open up to you, it demonstrates that they have complete faith in you. It's up to you to respect it and reply thoughtfully.
Let the person know how much you appreciate her sharing with you and how tough it was for her to do so. When you do this, you're indicating that you're a safe haven for vulnerable people.
4. Show interest.
It's easy to feel isolated and lonely when you're going through a difficult time. People express their problems because they want to connect with others. They want someone to care about their narrative and empathize with their feelings.
Listening, not talking, is the best way to connect with someone. Ask inquiries and show real interest in what they have to say to demonstrate you care.
5. Be encouraging.
When a friend or loved one is going through a difficult period, I believe most people want to be supportive.
The difficulty is that we frequently demonstrate this by attempting to "fix" the problem or forcing the other to see the positive side of things. While we have the best of intentions, this method is rarely beneficial to the person in pain.
That isn't to say you can't be upbeat. Things's simply a matter of being aware of how you approach it.
Remind her that you love her instead of saying things like "it will get better" or "here's what I would do." Tell us what you like about her. Help her see what you do: that she is a wonderful person who deserves to be loved.
