Tips For Supporting Someone With A Covid Diagnosis

Instead of Saying:

• It's no big deal -- my friend had it and got over it.
• Don't Worry! You'll be fine.
• You should have been more careful!

Let's try:

• I'm here for you.
• Do you want to talk about it?
• What can I do to help?
• Would you like me to just listen?

The truth is there is no way to know how COVID will affect anyone and learning of a new diagnosis can be a distressing time. So, when in doubt, practice empathic listening to truly let someone know you care.

Make sure you are listening to:
Understand. Not dominate.
Support. Not solve.
Affirm. Not minimize

Things you can do to support someone in quarantine with COVID-19...

• Play apps or virtual games with them
• Ask them what they need
• Drop off books/comic books/toys
• Be present virtually
• Zoom check-ins
• Make video or regular voice calls
• Drop off meals or their favorite goodies