1. 5 Simple Things You Can Do to Help a Friend
Through A Crisis
You will sometimes find your friends dealing with a major life crisis.
There are things you can do to help a friend through a crisis.
Many times, we feel helpless when we see a friend in need. Especially if we have never
experienced their particular crisis before, it can be difficult to know what to do to help.
However, you already have an advantage over most people, because you know your
friend well, what she needs and what she likes. Using this knowledge, you can help lift
her burden of stress and make this crisis more manageable.
Here are 5 simple things you can do to help a friend through a crisis:
1. Make a nutritious meal or bring her favorite snack. There is nothing better
than seeing a friend show up at your door with food in hand. Bringing food has
always been a gesture of goodwill, and not just because it allows your friend to
cross something off of her lengthy to-do list. Even if you just stand in the doorway
and hand the food across the threshold, your friend will greatly appreciate not
having to make her own meal. In addition, bringing a nutritious meal shows that
you took the time to think about what she needs, what she would want, and that
demonstrates that you are not only thinking about her in her time of need, but
also looking for ways to help.
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2. 2. Be a helping hand. Sometimes, all someone needs is for you to show up at their
door, ready to work. Crises are overwhelming, and getting everything done that
needs to be completed in a single day can seem daunting, unless there is
someone there to lighten the load. Being willing to help with anything she might
need is a great way to lessen her stress and be supportive.
3. Take her away from the situation. In a crisis, most people feel consumed and
overwhelmed, and they have very little time to think about or do anything else
other than trying to cope with the crisis. Sometimes, they need someone to come
and take them away for a few hours. Whether you go see a movie, take a walk,
or go out to dinner, a few moments of reprieve can make all the difference. Just
be sure that it does not add to the stress by taking away time from essential
things that need to be done.
4. Be a sympathetic ear. Even if you do not know what to say or how to help, just
listening can be the best way to help your friend in a time of need. Often, people
are not actually looking for advice when they want to talk—unless they
specifically ask for it—they just need to put their feelings into words in order to
process them.
5. Look for and recommend resources. No matter the nature of the crisis, there
are likely resources ( both online and offline) your friend can use to lighten the
load. Look for these websites, help lines, forums, audio programs, personal
development courses and coaching, and professionals that can help your friend
get through this difficult time.
Please Share Your Thoughts
In the comments below, share with us:
1. Have you helped a friend through a crisis?
2. What did you do to help them?
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