How to help a friend dealing with hard times (Dimitri, Age 12)

Ep. 54 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Showing up for friends the way they want. Dimitri wants to what he can do to support a friend who is dealing with hard times. Scroll down for discussion questions. Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/ Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com. Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus posts for parents. *** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - Think of a hard time you’ve been through. What kind of support from friends did you find helpful (or not helpful) during that time? - How could giving advice hurt a friendship? - What does Dr. Friendtastic mean when she says that your friend knows best what kind of support they need? - Why might listening be a good way to support a friend who is going through a hard time? - What could you do to support a friend who doesn’t feel like talking about their problems? Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe