Dummy | Psychological consultant Gan Eden Hori told "Dema": The family is the first environment of safety and support that begins with understanding and inclusion, not with criticism and lots of advice.
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Psychological and family counselor Shamim Hori confirmed, in an exclusive interview with the Dema news network, that the family represents a person's first safety environment and refuge for relieving stress and restoring psychological balance during crises and difficult experiences.
Hori explained that family support is based on three levels, including emotional support by closeness and confirmation of acceptance, practical support by easing household burdens and responsibilities, and cognitive support by helping to reach specialists.
She warned against blaming, criticizing, and ready-made advice to a person in crisis, because of the feelings of shame, guilt, and withdrawal they cause, emphasizing the need for calmness, effective listening without interruption, and respect for his feelings and privacy.
I stated that continued sadness or anxiety for more than two months, decreased performance and changes in sleep and weight require consultation with a specialist, requiring urgent intervention and removal of means of harm as soon as signs of despair or self-harm appear.
I emphasized the importance of presenting the idea of seeing a psychotherapist as an additional means of support and attention, and providing the possibility to accompany the person in a crisis in order to strengthen his feeling that he does not have to deal with the crisis alone.