General Conversation Trick

[BlueOrange]

I was talking to a social worker yesterday who shared a trick with me: When she wants to have a conversation with someone who is having difficulty coping with conversations, she gives them a ride in her car.

Often she drives them to the beach, where it's an option to sit and look at the waves, or to go for a walk.

The clever thing is that in these situations, it's socially acceptable to avoid eye contact, and there is something that keeps the brain semi-occupied.

If you decide to try this out, make sure that the supporter is the one doing the driving, and that you've got enough emotional reserves to drive safely (or at least pull over safely) if your sufferer gets triggered or upset.

 

[trying2movefwd]

Interesting hmmm...

 

[Justmehere]

My old therapist and I would go for walks. It was helpful to not have to look at her. I now go for walks with friends when they are struggling or I am struggling. The words come a lot easier. The movement of the walk itself is helpful for processing. EMDR was a techniques that was discovered when the creator of it was out on a walk.

For me, cars are a huge trigger, but I could see how that could possibly help others.

 

[ISupportHer]

Ha, Ha, Just make sure the person isn't undergoing ECT (shock therapy). I've done that and it scared the s... out of me. :eek: