The Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy
Fortunately, most mental health professionals have tools at their disposal in addition to our most basic starting point, empathy. However for non-professionals who might be seeking basic starting advice in being helpful for people in need, the link below might be very helpful.
All my best,
Percy
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