0004 - Being an Empathetic Witness

Want to understand how to help someone who you care about, who is experiencing depression, shame, guilt, and/or isolation? Learn how to be an Empathetic Witness.

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If you or someone you know are considering suicide, please connect with a person who cares and can help you now:

Worldwide - Befrienders
http://www.befrienders.org

USA - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Phone: 1 800 273 TALK (8255)

Lifeline Crisis Chat
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifelinechat.aspx

Veterans/Military Crisis Line (for active U.S. service members, veterans, and family members)
http://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Phone: 1 800 273 8255, Press 1
SMS: 838255

The Trevor Project (for LGBT youth, friends, and family members)
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Phone: 1 866 488 73865
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The video version of this episode is available at: https://youtu.be/fiuicmnaq40

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Resources from this episode:

David Neagle episodes on Actionable Gratitude:
Be Grateful for 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT_vmM7xQGw
Gratitude is Important (discussion on the above episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG7tRtGhM94

The full episode of Staying Grounded with Raj Jana:
https://shows.acast.com/5c8856587c19a24a0e2b4ec1/episodes/145-chris-plough-one-mans-story-of-transforming-suicidal-tho

Robin's Wish - the documentary about Robin Williams and lewy body dementia:
https://www.robinswishfilm.com/

Merry Gratitude Day to y'all, wherever you are today!

Big Love!