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You're sort of changing the subject to an easier situation. There is a big difference between a group gathering for therapy, and having someone engage you in '
by droopyEyelids 4y ago
You're sort of changing the subject to an easier situation.
There is a big difference between a group gathering for therapy, and having someone engage you in 'conversation' where they're cornering you to complain about their ailment.
- hn_throwaway_99 4y agoStill, even in real life, giving unsolicited advice never works in my opinion. It's basically as useless as complaining about something and thinking it will magically change without doing anything different. Note I have seen the following be useful: 1. Is the person really just saying "I want a hug" with their complaining? If so, and you care about this person, just give them a hug. 2. Depending on your relationship with the person, and if you can accept any blowback, it's also fine to say "I'm sorry, I don't want to be a receptacle for your complaining today." 3. Ask the person if they want help fixing the problem.
- BeetleB 4y agoI think you misunderstand group therapy.