How to Help Others Heal Emotionally

It can be hard to see the people you love in distress. Not knowing how to help them emotionally heal makes it even more challenging! However, even if you aren’t a trained professional, there are always things you can do to help support others in their healing process. Read on for our suggestions for how to help others emotionally heal.

How to Know When Your Loved One Needs Emotional Support

Recognizing when a loved one needs help healing emotionally simply takes a bit of attention. Often, people may not directly ask for help! They may not even realize how much they would benefit from emotional support. So look for subtle signs, listen to them, and when all else fails, provide support even if you’re not sure. We all benefit from extra love and attention – even when we’re doing well! 

A few signs your loved one might appreciate emotional support include:

• If they’ve recently gone through a distressing event or big life change, such as a job loss, loss of a loved one, moving, or other challenging experience, they likely will benefit from support. 
• If you notice changes in their mood and/or behavior, perhaps not showing up to events, isolating themselves, losing interest in their hobbies, or becoming more irritable.
• When your intuition calls you to them! Perhaps you feel an inexplicable need to care for them, or your intuition tells you something feels a little off. Our subconscious often picks up on subtle signs, which is worth listening to! 

7 Ways to Support Others as They Emotionally Heal

1. Listen to what they have to say

One of the most important things you can do for those who are trying to heal emotionally is to simply listen to them. Don’t feel pressure to fix the situation, cheer them up, or provide solutions to all their problems. Instead, try to be present with them, make sure that they feel heard, and validate their experience. 

2. Take care of small tasks

When someone is having a hard time, taking care of their day-to-day concerns can lift a big weight off their shoulders. You might bring them a few meals so that they don’t have to worry about cooking. Stopping by and doing their dishes, caring for their children so they can take a shower, or doing other small tasks can make a big difference! 

3. Be patient

Try not to have expectations that your loved one will feel a certain way on a certain timeline. Healing is often not linear and can take time. Be patient with their personal healing process. However, if you feel like they are still struggling a lot and are not improving, it might be a good time to guide them toward seeing a professional. Additionally, it can be a good idea to keep checking in on their feelings over time, even many months down the line! 

4. Guide them to helpful resources

Depending on what your loved one is experiencing, it might be helpful to point them toward additional healing resources. Introducing them to a wider network of people they can count on during their healing process is often a positive step. In-person or online groups of people with similar issues can help them feel less alone. You might also suggest a therapist, bodyworker, energy healer, or other healing modality specialist.

5. Respect their boundaries and privacy

Empower your loved one to ask for what they need during this challenging time. Listen when they ask for support, but also if they ask for space to process their feelings alone. Rehashing emotional experiences can be emotionally taxing, so respect their boundaries when they need a break from talking about a certain topic. 

Your loved one may be sharing something with you that they are not ready to share with others, so it’s also important to respect their choices and privacy. Avoid sharing their story with others, and let them choose what they’re ready to share with others. The one exception to this is if you’re worried for their safety. In that instance, it can be wise to share what’s going on with a health professional to get them the support they need.

6. Keep your own emotions in check

When someone is speaking to you about an emotionally challenging experience, it’s easy to get upset, angry, or emotional on their behalf! This can be especially true for empaths and those who are sensitive to energy. Let them feel your care and compassion, but keep big reactions under control. This way, the conversation and focus remain on them and their experience! 

7. Suggest energy healing

Energy healing can be an incredibly powerful way to help support healing from a wide variety of issues. Energy healing systems such as the Emotion Code®, Body Code™, and Belief Code® target the root cause of problems. By addressing the imbalances behind a physical or emotional issue, the problem can be cleared at an energetic level. If your loved one is open to receiving energy healing, you might connect them with a certified practitioner. If you are an energy healer yourself, offering your services without pressure can be a kind way to help support your loved ones as they heal. 

Certified Energy Healing Practitioners Help Others Heal Emotionally

“Seeing a client respond positively to treatment is such a wonderful thing. I’m really able to help people and am making a difference in such a positive and constructive manner. This is such a wonderful and meaningful thing for me. It’s life-changing. I wish everybody was open to this. Healing the broken pieces of ourselves can take lifetimes. Finding the answer here (using The Emotion Code) is phenomenal. You’ve made a believer out of me. Thank you so much.”
~ Sasha Letner, Missouri, USA

“The Emotion Code® has allowed me to assist multiple children, some with behavior issues, as well as physical ailments. My heart is especially sensitive to the younger generations. Seeing how lightly they can live their lives, and how freeing releasing a Heart-Wall® in a child can be is the biggest blessing! I will always be available when called on by friends or family to help a child in need.”
~Rachel Lewis-Evans, Rhode Island, USA

“I had a Heart-Wall®. It was interesting to work on because with each Emotion Code® session, I felt a little lighter and could almost feel the layers being peeled off. I was eager but nervous as well. I was afraid that it would leave me vulnerable, but it did not. The best way to describe it is like going outside after a storm clears and the sun is shining again. I felt refreshed, hopeful, and happy. I was ready to step “outside into the sun” and live the life I was meant to. I had the excitement to help every person I could!”
~Shannon Trusty, Massachusetts, USA

Want to learn how to support yourself and others with energy healing? Discover Healing’s certification courses are designed to teach you everything you need to know to use these powerful modalities to bring relief to a wide range of physical and emotional discomforts. Learn more about these certification courses today!