staying at home with kids and stopping outside work
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Hi there, can you help me?
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I'll do my best. What do you need help with?
assistant
Question
I feel depressed because I had to quit my job and stay home with my kids because of their remote school.
user
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I can understand why that would make you feel depressed.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Do you have any advice on how to feel better?
user
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Yes of course. It's good that you are acknowledging your feelings. To improve your mood you could practice hobbies or other things you enjoy doing.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I see. Yes I do enjoy knitting. I just don't feel like I have time to do that.
user
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I can understand how you feel that you don't have time.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
When I do have time I feel too exhausted to do anything else.
user
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Parents need to learn to take care of their own needs first before their children. Only then can you be truly available for anyone else.
assistant
Information
You're right, I need to find time for me.
user
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Indeed, once you free up some time for yourself, I bet you'll start to feel better.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
Do you have other suggestions?
user
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Yes, try meditation for a few minutes each morning.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
What do I do to meditate?
user
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Take a few deep breaths and clear your mind of negative thoughts.
assistant
Information
That sounds good, but how will it help.
user
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meditation allows you to set up your day in your mind and let you be calm.
assistant
Information
Will that help me get through the day and be happy?
user
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Yes, it won't happen overnight but be patient with it.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Ok thanks.
user
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do you have any other concerns?
assistant
Question
no I think you helped me enough.
user
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I'm hearing that I have helped enough and you don't have any more concerns?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes and thank you!
user
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