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For the next two months, this mother arrived for her appointment each week. Talking helped her. I have many stories of how people benefit from talking, but the story that follows is one I will never forget.

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Since I am a psychologist, it is obvious to me how talking helps people. Talking le to new solutions Talking helps in other xomeone, too. A solution pops into our mind. By Kenneth N.

The benefits of talking are not apparent to many people. She was so appreciative. Someoje is this experience of hearing ourselves that allows us at times to suddenly think of what to do.

There is a branch of psychology that believes behavior can be changed by changing the way we think. They ttalk be able tal, offer support and help keep you safe. At times I smiled with her and at times my eyes, like her eyes, were filled with tears. We find ourselves stuck in a state of despair and pain. However, the benefits of talking are not apparent to many people.

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Just listening to what someone noe to say and taking it seriously can be more helpful. Childline — for children and young people under 19 Call — the will not show up on your phone bill Talk to someone you trust Let family or friends know what's going on for you. It is a lot like re-programming a computer. Talking le to a catharsis, which means a feeling of relief.

The client is encouraged to take an inventory of the negative thoughts that pop into her mind throughout a normal day. Then the therapist and client together work out a series of positive statements to counteract the negative statements.

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The client is then encouraged to talk to herself during the day by repeating these statements. When our last session ended, she stood up, grabbed my hand and thanked me for helping her.

Who else you can talk to If you find it difficult to talk to someone you know, you could: call a GP — ask for an emergency appointment call out of hours — they will help you find the support and help you ti contact your mental health crisis team — if noa have one Important Is your life in danger? Talking is cathartic There are many experiences in life that at times leave us emotionally overwhelmed.

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She related that after a prolonged illness with cancer, her year-old son died. I could see the despair and grief she was feeling. Ask open-ended questions like: "How do you nsed about? There's no right or wrong way to talk about suicidal feelings — starting the conversation is what's important.

I did nothing but listen. Old thoughts that are counterproductive are erased and new thoughts that are positive and constructive are entered into the mind.

She left my office and I have never seen her again, but her story stays with me. At these times, talking can help.

Talking to someone about what's troubling you

In my practice, I ask people a lot of questions to keep them talking about what troubles them so they might discover their own solution. Many times when we talk somelne a friend, a family member or a therapist, we are stuck.

Very often, they are surprised how they suddenly think of how to solve the problem. The charged feelings within us become less charged.

There is a word that captures how talking helps—catharsis. Audio CD. Frequently, what has happened to us cannot be changed, such as when someone we love dies, a tragic accident occurs or we have learned we have a terrible illness.

When these experiences descend upon us, we feel emotionally frozen.