Not "why are you thinking that way, that's wrong/weird!" - outright denial / criticism of fear Not empty words of "that's okay, just believe that it's going to be okay" - surface level validation and/or groundless faith But ACTUAL ACTIONS to address that fear / anxiety - what can we do to prevent its fruition/ deal with its consequences
NOTE I am aware such a response isn't always feasible or productive. But in such situations, I find it much more helpful.
Not "why are you thinking that way, that's wrong/weird!"
- outright denial / criticism of fear
Not empty words of "that's okay, just believe that it's going to be okay"
- surface level validation and/or groundless faith
But ACTUAL ACTIONS to address that fear / anxiety
- what can we do to prevent its fruition/ deal with its consequences
NOTE
I am aware such a response isn't always feasible or productive. But in such situations, I find it much more helpful.