[header] How to help a proud person [title] Listen to the person. [step] First and foremost, to help a proud person, you should really listen to them. Hear them out and let them know you understand. 
You can say, " i hear you, and i want to help. " sometimes when you notice a proud person is struggling with something, listening for the small cues that something's wrong can help you get a better grasp of the situation.