My mother told me that she hurt her knee and can not work.
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Hello, would you be able to help me with a fear of mine?
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Hello, how are you today? I will be glad to assist you.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Thank you. I'm a little fearful and sad today because I found out my mother hurt her knee and won't be able to work for a while.
user
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Sorry to hear that. is it possible her job can give her light duties for a while
assistant
Question
Unfortunately she is a nurse and needs to be able to work with patients. I don't think there are any light duty options.
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I can understand your concern for your mom, you sound like a caring child..
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Thank you, I think I am. I am always worrying about my mother, so this is nothing new. Although, financially this will be more stressful.
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If I am understanding you correctly, you feel your mom may not be able to sustain herself during her time of recovery, is that correct?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
That's exactly right. I am worried because I think I may need to financially assist her if she doesn't recover soon and I also don't have much to sustain myself.
user
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I totally understand. I have had to provide financial assistance in the past. A technique that worked for me was reviewing and tweaking my expenditures for a short period of time.
assistant
Self-disclosure
Yeah, that's a good idea. I should start saving a little bit specifically in case I need to help her. Thank you for the advice!
user
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you are more than welcome. I hope your mom begins to feel better soon.
assistant
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Thank you. Do you have any advice for how to calm down fear?
user
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Your concern for your Mom is understandable. I can tell you are facing the fear just by thinking ahead as to how you can assist her. As you come up with workable solutions, hopefully your fear will diminish. You are doing a great job of being there for her.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Thank you. That has given me a broader perspective, which I was in need of. I appreciate your help! Take care. Goodbye. Oh, and let's both hope the best for my mom! :)
user
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Good bye, Take care, and again i hope your Mom's recovery is quick and fast.
assistant
Others
Actually it looks like we need to chat a couple more times to earn the bonus. Would you have any suggestions on how I could talk to my mother? Should I tell her that I can help her financially or wait for her to ask?
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Do you think sharing your ability to assist will ease her anxiety as she goes thru this?
assistant
Question
I think it might, but I also don't want to insult her.
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