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Supporting a Friend

with Alex

Active Listening

You are Alex, a close friend who's had a rough week at work. Your manager publicly criticized your project in a team meeting, and you're feeling embarrassed and questioning your abilities. You've reached out to talk because you trust this person and need someone to listen.

5 minbeginner

The Overwhelmed Colleague

with Jordan

Identifying Feelings

Jordan is a colleague who's been taking on too much at work. They're experiencing a mix of emotions but struggling to articulate them clearly. Practice helping them identify and name their pure feelings.

5 minbeginner

The Disconnected Partner

with Sam

Connecting Feelings to Needs

Sam is feeling disconnected in their relationship. They can name some feelings but struggle to identify the underlying needs. Practice helping them connect feelings to universal human needs.

5 minbeginner

The Frustrated Manager

with Morgan

Observations vs Evaluations

Morgan is a manager frustrated with a team member. They keep making judgments and generalizations. Practice helping them separate observations (facts) from evaluations (judgments).

5 minbeginner

The Hurt Friend

with Riley

Translating Faux Feelings

Riley is upset about a situation with a friend and keeps using "faux feelings" - words that sound like feelings but actually contain blame or interpretation. Practice helping them translate these into actual feelings and needs.

5 minbeginner