Posted on 01/11/2025 11:03:26 AM PST by AuntB
Life may never be the same for Los Angeles residents, with many losing their homes, belongings, and even family members. Hearts are bleeding across the nation as Californians endure a real-life nightmare.
During such a devastating time, many wonder how to support those affected. Newsweek reached out to Claudia Giolitti-Wright, a licensed psychotherapist, to learn what not to do when trying to help.
"When something terrible happens, people often try to look on the bright side or point out that someone else has it worse. Unfortunately, this approach isn't helpful—especially when lives have been completely turned upside down," Giolitti-Wright explained.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...
Never tell a refugee that it could have been worse! That's cruel! what not to say:
Don't give unsolicited advice Don't talk about your own emotions Don't try to fix the problem Don't try to show them the "bright side" of the situation Don't go into your own personal stories or experiences when trying to show support
https://www.newsweek.com/la-fires-what-not-say-2013084
1. “What’s cookin’?”
Gotta light?
“a licensed psychotherapist” a/k/a an “expert.”
The good new is, I’m a new great-grandfather? Is that OK?
Its a gas baby!
“What’s cooking”
That might at least solicit some laughter. It’s a hell of a lot kinder than the thoughtless yammering I heard when I lost everything in a wildfire.
Victims don’t need to be preached to! They know where a church is!
Well, I could have just given you my opinion! Stop killing the messenger! She’s right.
Got any marshmallows? I brought my own stick...
Why is LA more important than East Palestine, Maui, NC…
You all seem to think this is a joke. Grow up.
For a bunch of so called Christians you lack empathy.
It’s not! Damn you people purposely miss the message!
WTH?
4. Got a light?
5. “you have to have a sense of humor about these things”.
Too many freepers sound like Joe Biden.
I’m done here.
Wildfires are relentless. Thankfully have only had to evacuate a number of times and escaped loss. Worked with victims of various types of disasters years (and years) ago. One couple plopped a charred lump of metal on the table. It was their family silver which they had raked out. It was all that was left of their lives.
Did anyone ever notice the more who became licensed psychotherapist, the number of mental cases on LA streets exploded...Every block are mental cases to one degree or another. I used to see people arguing with telephone poles all the time in LA...But now they’re just down right violent.
1. Let me stand next to your fire - Jimi Hendrix
2. Burn - Deep Purple
3. Light my Fire- The Doors
California - Wax (at least the video)
LA is at the back of the line until it’s corrupt government changes.No help For You.
4. Burning down the house - Talking Heads
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