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poormansnormal t1_j9niq2a wrote

I would be asking more for the hypothetical type of situation.

"Hypothetically, if there was a 100% verified, notarized, photograph of Ogopogo, I'd have to believe it."

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keepthetips t1_j9ni0bd wrote

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DrRomeoChaire t1_j9nhl34 wrote

Yep, I’m good now thanks.

Before I lost someone myself, I always felt awkward about bringing it up, as if I’d be reminding them of something painful they’d forgotten and wouldn’t want to remember.

When it was my loss, the acknowledgments felt like someone cared.

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LuckyandBrownie t1_j9nh1te wrote

It’s hard to come up with evidence that would change your mind, because if you knew it you would already have changed your mind. It’s on the person arguing to pay attention to what the other person sees as important and engage that way.

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DrRomeoChaire t1_j9nglg6 wrote

Absolutely, use whatever words feel right for you. The point is to acknowledge the loss, and it doesn’t have to be a big discussion (of course it can be, depending on the relationship) That’s all I was trying to say.

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awak2k t1_j9nfzx1 wrote

Also maybe something other than “ sorry for your loss” or worse “my condolences to you and your family”. After a bit, those particular words are almost infuriating coming in from everywhere.

Just let them know you love them and your there if needed. Original comment is valid, I suggest just doing it differently.

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badmancrow t1_j9nftzl wrote

A basic but handy framework for teaching folks a skill is the EDGE method. Explain the task, Demonstrate how to carry out the task, Guide the student through performing the task, then Enable them to do it on their own until proficient.

Beyond that, I would suggest building rapport with your student(s) to understand their starting point, breaking down your craft into clear learning objectives and tangible measures of success. Then, use that to build a pathway (curriculum) of bite-sized steps that build on one another. And most of all be open to trying new approaches and taking feedback from your students to improve it over time. Students make great teachers if you listen.

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Toby_The_Tumor t1_j9nfjth wrote

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keepthetips t1_j9nf3a1 wrote

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DrRomeoChaire t1_j9nd8pe wrote

Also, please don’t let awkwardness keep you from offering your condolences to a friend that’s lost a parent. All you have to say is “Hey, I heard about your Mom/Dad, sorry for your loss”.

You can’t take away what’s happened, or lessen the grief, but it’s appreciated all the same. I’ve lost both parents in the last 5 years and was grateful when people acknowledged what I was going through in even a simple way.

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