Are you the Chosen One?
If a friend chooses to talk to you, don't freak out. Stay calm and listen.
What can I say?
*I can tell this is really affecting you.
*That’s pretty full on! You talk, I’ll listen.
*It’s not OK and you are allowed to feel sad.
*What do you need right now?
*Do you want to talk to an adult with me?
*That’s pretty full on! You talk, I’ll listen.
*It’s not OK and you are allowed to feel sad.
*What do you need right now?
*Do you want to talk to an adult with me?
Remember, do not:
*Give advice *Interrupt *Talk about yourself
*Say you know how they feel *Tell all your friends
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