Lily, from China, a psychotherapist and licensed counsellor with 4900+ hours of clinical counselling and a master's from Johns Hopkins University in clinical mental health counselling, lived in the US for 11 years. Experienced with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and focuses on therapy, mentoring, and coaching, she pays extra attention to Asian Americans and international students in practice and research and has expertise in women's and teenagers' mental health and psychological and personal development. Using the humanistic approach, she believes the centrality of human values is our creative and active nature. She loves piano, guitar, staring at horses and meeting people like you!
What do you say—or not say—when someone close t...
What do you say—or not say—when someone close to you is clearly struggling? How can we recognize when someone needs emotional support, even if they haven’t asked for it? In a world that talks a lot about mental health but rarely teaches us how to actually be there for others, it’s easy to feel unsure or even helpless. This discussion, hosted by Lily, a practising psychotherapist, is for anyone who’s ever wanted to offer comfort but didn’t know where to begin._x000D_
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We’ll explore the science and psychology of emotional support: how to identify subtle signs that someone may be in distress, what kinds of support are actually helpful (and what to avoid), and how to respond with empathy while respecting boundaries. Whether it's a friend, coworker, partner, or family member, knowing how to show up for others is a skill—one that’s essential for deepening connections and building emotionally healthy relationships. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your experiences—this session is for everyone, especially those who’ve ever felt lost in moments that matter most._x000D_
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当身边人明显情绪低落,你该说些什么?又该避免说些什么?如果对方没有主动求助,我们又该如何察觉他们其实需要情绪支持?我们生活在一个经常谈论心理健康、却很少真正教我们“怎么支持别人的”世界里,这确实会让人感到手足无措。_x000D_
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这次讨论由资深心理治疗师Lily主持,特别适合那些曾经想安慰别人却不知道从何开始的人。我们将一起聊聊关于情绪支持背后的心理学知识:如何识别那些“说不出口”的求助信号、哪些行为是真正有帮助的(哪些则该避免),以及如何在保持共情的同时,也尊重对方的边界。_x000D_
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无论你想支持的是朋友、同事、伴侣还是家人,学会“怎么出现”在别人需要你的时刻,是一种非常重要的能力。这不仅能拉近人与人之间的关系,也能帮助我们构建更健康的情感连接。欢迎带上你的好奇心、问题和故事来参与,这一场聊情绪、也聊人心的分享,属于每一个有过“我想帮你但不知道怎么做”时刻的人。