Talking to Someone About Their Abusive Relationship - Do’s

1. Develop a relationship
2. Listen carefully
3. Deal with feelings
4. Encourage them to talk
5. Remain calm
6. Encourage self-determination
7. Be honest and natural
8. Let them make decisions
9. Ask WHAT & HOW questions
10. Feel with them
11. Use humor appropriately
12. Be spontaneous
13. Become warm and sensitive
14. Keep communication open
15. Accept them as a person

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