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### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "i just broke up with my girlfriend last week. I found her cheating".

usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello usr : How are you doing? sys : (Others) I am pretty good. sys : (Question) How are you? usr : I'm pretty miserable. It's been a rough week sys : (Question) What is going on? usr : I ended things with my girlfriend last week. sys : (Question) I am sorry to hear that, what caused you to wan to end things? usr : Things have been pretty rough for the last few years. I found out she was hanging out with her ex and she lied about it usr : The kicker is that we live together and her family is planning on coming to stay with us for xmas. they already have their flights booked and now are trying to cancel sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So from what I am hearing, you ended things with your girlfriend because she was talking to her ex and lying to you about it and you are feeling upset about it. usr : yeah, plus our relationship has been rocky for the past year. I think we are just loosing interest in eachother sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand your situation completely. I had a recent ex that I lived with who also was talking to her ex and hanging out with him and lying to me about it. usr : what did you do about it? sys : (Providing Suggestions) The first thing I did was had a conversation to try and see why she was talking to her ex and lying to me about it. Trying to get closure is very helpful. usr : yes, i could see that. We have discussed and decided to end things. Like I said, her family was planning on staying with us for xmas, so now it feels like we ruined xmas for everyone

(Affirmation and Reassurance) I know this is definitely a rough situation, but I am sure you can make it through it!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "i just broke up with my girlfriend last week. I found her cheating".

usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello usr : How are you doing? sys : (Others) I am pretty good. sys : (Question) How are you? usr : I'm pretty miserable. It's been a rough week sys : (Question) What is going on? usr : I ended things with my girlfriend last week. sys : (Question) I am sorry to hear that, what caused you to wan to end things? usr : Things have been pretty rough for the last few years. I found out she was hanging out with her ex and she lied about it usr : The kicker is that we live together and her family is planning on coming to stay with us for xmas. they already have their flights booked and now are trying to cancel sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So from what I am hearing, you ended things with your girlfriend because she was talking to her ex and lying to you about it and you are feeling upset about it. usr : yeah, plus our relationship has been rocky for the past year. I think we are just loosing interest in eachother sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand your situation completely. I had a recent ex that I lived with who also was talking to her ex and hanging out with him and lying to me about it. usr : what did you do about it? sys : (Providing Suggestions) The first thing I did was had a conversation to try and see why she was talking to her ex and lying to me about it. Trying to get closure is very helpful. usr : yes, i could see that. We have discussed and decided to end things. Like I said, her family was planning on staying with us for xmas, so now it feels like we ruined xmas for everyone sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know this is definitely a rough situation, but I am sure you can make it through it! usr : Yes it's just been a crummy year. I'm looking forward to being done with it

(Others) I can understand that! I think it has been a rough year for everyone!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "i just broke up with my girlfriend last week. I found her cheating".

usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello usr : How are you doing? sys : (Others) I am pretty good. sys : (Question) How are you? usr : I'm pretty miserable. It's been a rough week sys : (Question) What is going on? usr : I ended things with my girlfriend last week. sys : (Question) I am sorry to hear that, what caused you to wan to end things? usr : Things have been pretty rough for the last few years. I found out she was hanging out with her ex and she lied about it usr : The kicker is that we live together and her family is planning on coming to stay with us for xmas. they already have their flights booked and now are trying to cancel sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So from what I am hearing, you ended things with your girlfriend because she was talking to her ex and lying to you about it and you are feeling upset about it. usr : yeah, plus our relationship has been rocky for the past year. I think we are just loosing interest in eachother sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand your situation completely. I had a recent ex that I lived with who also was talking to her ex and hanging out with him and lying to me about it. usr : what did you do about it? sys : (Providing Suggestions) The first thing I did was had a conversation to try and see why she was talking to her ex and lying to me about it. Trying to get closure is very helpful. usr : yes, i could see that. We have discussed and decided to end things. Like I said, her family was planning on staying with us for xmas, so now it feels like we ruined xmas for everyone sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know this is definitely a rough situation, but I am sure you can make it through it! usr : Yes it's just been a crummy year. I'm looking forward to being done with it sys : (Others) I can understand that! I think it has been a rough year for everyone! usr : i agree, i just hope her family doesn't come out. She still needs to move out but I'm hoping her family doesn't come out to help her move. Or at least gives me a heads up so i can stay in a hotel while she moves out

(Reflection of feelings) I can understand your anxiety over that.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

(Question) hello

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi

(Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess

(Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused

(Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy

(Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again

(Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé? usr : ah , it is painful usr : very difficult to open my mouth and tell her such

(Affirmation and Reassurance) What do you think you will do. Tell your finance or not tell your fiance.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé? usr : ah , it is painful usr : very difficult to open my mouth and tell her such sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) What do you think you will do. Tell your finance or not tell your fiance.

(Reflection of feelings) she will be your wife. this is important for her to know?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé? usr : ah , it is painful usr : very difficult to open my mouth and tell her such sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) What do you think you will do. Tell your finance or not tell your fiance. sys : (Reflection of feelings) she will be your wife. this is important for her to know? usr : I wish to tell her, but I am scared oooooo usr : that girl is a bitch

(Self-disclosure) Every man would be scared in your situation. This is a fact. But some with tell and some will not.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé? usr : ah , it is painful usr : very difficult to open my mouth and tell her such sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) What do you think you will do. Tell your finance or not tell your fiance. sys : (Reflection of feelings) she will be your wife. this is important for her to know? usr : I wish to tell her, but I am scared oooooo usr : that girl is a bitch sys : (Self-disclosure) Every man would be scared in your situation. This is a fact. But some with tell and some will not. usr : So, what should I do, I am ashamed of myself, that is the fact. usr : I will not want my marriage to scatter neither fucking loose her for that fucking bitch

(Affirmation and Reassurance) I cannot tell you what to do. I can tell you that you will make vows to your wife, to be honest and faithful. You have to decide if you want to lie or tell the truth

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé? usr : ah , it is painful usr : very difficult to open my mouth and tell her such sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) What do you think you will do. Tell your finance or not tell your fiance. sys : (Reflection of feelings) she will be your wife. this is important for her to know? usr : I wish to tell her, but I am scared oooooo usr : that girl is a bitch sys : (Self-disclosure) Every man would be scared in your situation. This is a fact. But some with tell and some will not. usr : So, what should I do, I am ashamed of myself, that is the fact. usr : I will not want my marriage to scatter neither fucking loose her for that fucking bitch sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I cannot tell you what to do. I can tell you that you will make vows to your wife, to be honest and faithful. You have to decide if you want to lie or tell the truth

(Affirmation and Reassurance) neither is wrong or right

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé? usr : ah , it is painful usr : very difficult to open my mouth and tell her such sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) What do you think you will do. Tell your finance or not tell your fiance. sys : (Reflection of feelings) she will be your wife. this is important for her to know? usr : I wish to tell her, but I am scared oooooo usr : that girl is a bitch sys : (Self-disclosure) Every man would be scared in your situation. This is a fact. But some with tell and some will not. usr : So, what should I do, I am ashamed of myself, that is the fact. usr : I will not want my marriage to scatter neither fucking loose her for that fucking bitch sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I cannot tell you what to do. I can tell you that you will make vows to your wife, to be honest and faithful. You have to decide if you want to lie or tell the truth sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) neither is wrong or right usr : mmmh usr : I will have to tell her usr : thanks .....I AM DOWN ...CRYING MOOD usr : BYE

(Reflection of feelings) I think you are making a good step towards a healthy marriage

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "I messed up, my girl friend got pregnant two months to my wedding with my fiancée wedding".

sys : (Question) hello usr : hi sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) how are you today usr : I'm in a big mess sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) ok tell me about it usr : I am not fine , I tried to persuade the girl to abort the pregnancy but she refused sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) that is a hard position to be in. usr : my wedding should be first week of JANUARY , I just said I should fuck this girl and release her as I am about to settle down. I dont know that it will turn to pregnancy sys : (Others) are you saying that the woman you are marrying is not the woman who is pregnant? usr : now she informed my parent about the pregnancy and my fiancee is still keep on preparing for the wedding, never know that someone has got pregnant for husband to be usr : yes usr : just a friend usr : my parent said I should inform my wife by myself , it is a big shame, she will never agree to go to the altar with again sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Do you think you should tell your fiancé? usr : ah , it is painful usr : very difficult to open my mouth and tell her such sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) What do you think you will do. Tell your finance or not tell your fiance. sys : (Reflection of feelings) she will be your wife. this is important for her to know? usr : I wish to tell her, but I am scared oooooo usr : that girl is a bitch sys : (Self-disclosure) Every man would be scared in your situation. This is a fact. But some with tell and some will not. usr : So, what should I do, I am ashamed of myself, that is the fact. usr : I will not want my marriage to scatter neither fucking loose her for that fucking bitch sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I cannot tell you what to do. I can tell you that you will make vows to your wife, to be honest and faithful. You have to decide if you want to lie or tell the truth sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) neither is wrong or right usr : mmmh usr : I will have to tell her usr : thanks .....I AM DOWN ...CRYING MOOD usr : BYE sys : (Reflection of feelings) I think you are making a good step towards a healthy marriage

(Others) good luck

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today?

(Question) Are you there?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you?

(Question) I am okay and yourself?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days.

(Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days. sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it. usr : That's good to hear, though I don't have any friends. Now I feel even more depressed.

(Question) How long has this been going on?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days. sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it. usr : That's good to hear, though I don't have any friends. Now I feel even more depressed. sys : (Question) How long has this been going on? usr : My depression? 3 years unfortunately.

(Affirmation and Reassurance) That is really upsetting to hear. But I think that you can get better.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days. sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it. usr : That's good to hear, though I don't have any friends. Now I feel even more depressed. sys : (Question) How long has this been going on? usr : My depression? 3 years unfortunately. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is really upsetting to hear. But I think that you can get better. usr : I doubt it.

(Self-disclosure) After I had my daughter I had severe depression and thought that there was no way out, I went to the hospital and they referred me to a psychiatrist so I could get help.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days. sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it. usr : That's good to hear, though I don't have any friends. Now I feel even more depressed. sys : (Question) How long has this been going on? usr : My depression? 3 years unfortunately. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is really upsetting to hear. But I think that you can get better. usr : I doubt it. sys : (Self-disclosure) After I had my daughter I had severe depression and thought that there was no way out, I went to the hospital and they referred me to a psychiatrist so I could get help. usr : Good to hear that you're doing good. I am taking medication for my depression currently.

(Self-disclosure) I can say that it didn't get better over night, it took years of medication adjustments and a great therapist to get me through since I also did not have friends at the time and an unsupportive family.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days. sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it. usr : That's good to hear, though I don't have any friends. Now I feel even more depressed. sys : (Question) How long has this been going on? usr : My depression? 3 years unfortunately. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is really upsetting to hear. But I think that you can get better. usr : I doubt it. sys : (Self-disclosure) After I had my daughter I had severe depression and thought that there was no way out, I went to the hospital and they referred me to a psychiatrist so I could get help. usr : Good to hear that you're doing good. I am taking medication for my depression currently. sys : (Self-disclosure) I can say that it didn't get better over night, it took years of medication adjustments and a great therapist to get me through since I also did not have friends at the time and an unsupportive family. usr : Thanks for the positive vibes. I am trying to do activities to past the time. Like reading.

(Others) Reading is a great coping skill. What are some of your favorite things to read about?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days. sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it. usr : That's good to hear, though I don't have any friends. Now I feel even more depressed. sys : (Question) How long has this been going on? usr : My depression? 3 years unfortunately. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is really upsetting to hear. But I think that you can get better. usr : I doubt it. sys : (Self-disclosure) After I had my daughter I had severe depression and thought that there was no way out, I went to the hospital and they referred me to a psychiatrist so I could get help. usr : Good to hear that you're doing good. I am taking medication for my depression currently. sys : (Self-disclosure) I can say that it didn't get better over night, it took years of medication adjustments and a great therapist to get me through since I also did not have friends at the time and an unsupportive family. usr : Thanks for the positive vibes. I am trying to do activities to past the time. Like reading. sys : (Others) Reading is a great coping skill. What are some of your favorite things to read about? usr : Mainly self improvement books. Any genre suggestions?

(Providing Suggestions) I recently read a study that suggested that reading fiction may lead to inceased empathy and this increased empathy help the reader basically pay it forward by being more willing to do good deads.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "My depression is getting worse and worse due to this pandemic. I feel like things will turn for the worse in my life.".

usr : Hi, how are you doing today? sys : (Question) Are you there? usr : Yes I am. How are you? sys : (Question) I am okay and yourself? usr : Not so good these days. sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a lot of bad days in the past talking it out with friends helped me get through it. usr : That's good to hear, though I don't have any friends. Now I feel even more depressed. sys : (Question) How long has this been going on? usr : My depression? 3 years unfortunately. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is really upsetting to hear. But I think that you can get better. usr : I doubt it. sys : (Self-disclosure) After I had my daughter I had severe depression and thought that there was no way out, I went to the hospital and they referred me to a psychiatrist so I could get help. usr : Good to hear that you're doing good. I am taking medication for my depression currently. sys : (Self-disclosure) I can say that it didn't get better over night, it took years of medication adjustments and a great therapist to get me through since I also did not have friends at the time and an unsupportive family. usr : Thanks for the positive vibes. I am trying to do activities to past the time. Like reading. sys : (Others) Reading is a great coping skill. What are some of your favorite things to read about? usr : Mainly self improvement books. Any genre suggestions? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I recently read a study that suggested that reading fiction may lead to inceased empathy and this increased empathy help the reader basically pay it forward by being more willing to do good deads. usr : Good to know. I will definitely check it out. Any title recommendation?

(Providing Suggestions) The study suggests that the story be upbeat and be very discriptive of positive messages. I would avoid sad stories.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello

(Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance

(Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior.

(Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things

(Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them

(Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship

(Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together.

(Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key. usr : but does it make me a bad person giving up on my childhood friendships usr : should i try harder to make them see what am doing

(Providing Suggestions) It also sounds to me like maybe you're over worrying. Have you considered seeing a movie where you wouldn't have to worry about awkward silence?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key. usr : but does it make me a bad person giving up on my childhood friendships usr : should i try harder to make them see what am doing sys : (Providing Suggestions) It also sounds to me like maybe you're over worrying. Have you considered seeing a movie where you wouldn't have to worry about awkward silence?

(Self-disclosure) Sometimes people just move on from one another. I personally wouldn't try to make these friends see what you are doing. I think you should focus on you, and look to the future.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key. usr : but does it make me a bad person giving up on my childhood friendships usr : should i try harder to make them see what am doing sys : (Providing Suggestions) It also sounds to me like maybe you're over worrying. Have you considered seeing a movie where you wouldn't have to worry about awkward silence? sys : (Self-disclosure) Sometimes people just move on from one another. I personally wouldn't try to make these friends see what you are doing. I think you should focus on you, and look to the future. usr : yes, movies like war room and break through or a case for Christ but will they like them, what if they don't and they just come so they can be nice usr : its hard but i guess its also true. i usually have a hard time leaving things behind but somethings just happen. usr : Thank you for your insights

(Providing Suggestions) It doesn't hurt to ask what movie they would be interested in seeing. Maybe you can come to a mutual agreement!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key. usr : but does it make me a bad person giving up on my childhood friendships usr : should i try harder to make them see what am doing sys : (Providing Suggestions) It also sounds to me like maybe you're over worrying. Have you considered seeing a movie where you wouldn't have to worry about awkward silence? sys : (Self-disclosure) Sometimes people just move on from one another. I personally wouldn't try to make these friends see what you are doing. I think you should focus on you, and look to the future. usr : yes, movies like war room and break through or a case for Christ but will they like them, what if they don't and they just come so they can be nice usr : its hard but i guess its also true. i usually have a hard time leaving things behind but somethings just happen. usr : Thank you for your insights sys : (Providing Suggestions) It doesn't hurt to ask what movie they would be interested in seeing. Maybe you can come to a mutual agreement!

(Others) You're very welcome. If you need anything else just ask.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key. usr : but does it make me a bad person giving up on my childhood friendships usr : should i try harder to make them see what am doing sys : (Providing Suggestions) It also sounds to me like maybe you're over worrying. Have you considered seeing a movie where you wouldn't have to worry about awkward silence? sys : (Self-disclosure) Sometimes people just move on from one another. I personally wouldn't try to make these friends see what you are doing. I think you should focus on you, and look to the future. usr : yes, movies like war room and break through or a case for Christ but will they like them, what if they don't and they just come so they can be nice usr : its hard but i guess its also true. i usually have a hard time leaving things behind but somethings just happen. usr : Thank you for your insights sys : (Providing Suggestions) It doesn't hurt to ask what movie they would be interested in seeing. Maybe you can come to a mutual agreement! sys : (Others) You're very welcome. If you need anything else just ask. usr : of course your right. I worry too much about details . Thank you this has been helpful usr : Thank you I kind of feel a bit relieved. someone telling me its okay to let go

(Affirmation and Reassurance) I would suggest letting things happen as naturally as possible! And yes, it's okay to move on and live a life that makes YOU happy!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key. usr : but does it make me a bad person giving up on my childhood friendships usr : should i try harder to make them see what am doing sys : (Providing Suggestions) It also sounds to me like maybe you're over worrying. Have you considered seeing a movie where you wouldn't have to worry about awkward silence? sys : (Self-disclosure) Sometimes people just move on from one another. I personally wouldn't try to make these friends see what you are doing. I think you should focus on you, and look to the future. usr : yes, movies like war room and break through or a case for Christ but will they like them, what if they don't and they just come so they can be nice usr : its hard but i guess its also true. i usually have a hard time leaving things behind but somethings just happen. usr : Thank you for your insights sys : (Providing Suggestions) It doesn't hurt to ask what movie they would be interested in seeing. Maybe you can come to a mutual agreement! sys : (Others) You're very welcome. If you need anything else just ask. usr : of course your right. I worry too much about details . Thank you this has been helpful usr : Thank you I kind of feel a bit relieved. someone telling me its okay to let go sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I would suggest letting things happen as naturally as possible! And yes, it's okay to move on and live a life that makes YOU happy! usr : Thank you so much and stay blessed.

(Others) You too!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friends are segregating me because of deciding to be a born again Christian".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hello, and how are you feeling today? usr : so am having a hard time with my friends excluding me in everything because of my religious stance sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had a similar situation not long ago. It was hard, but once I told my friend it was bothering me, he changed his behavior. sys : (Question) Hve you tried talking with your friend? usr : i did tell them but mostly say that they feel uncomfortable cause i dont drink and do all those things sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you stood your ground. For that you should be proud. usr : i hardly have friends and the two friends i have are treating me like am no longer one of them sys : (Question) Have you considered, being more active in your religious community? It could be a great place to make friends. usr : i am as active as i can be. they are friendly and supportive but right now they only ever socialize on church events or church. not really a friend i can confide in when facing hardship sys : (Providing Suggestions) It definitely takes time developing new friendships. Have your tired inviting someone from church to hang out, outside of church event? usr : no not really. I am trying to take time to at least get used to some in church first before anything usr : I wouldn't want an awkward silence when we are together. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's great that you're taking those first steps. I believe that in due time those friendships will blossom. Patience is key. usr : but does it make me a bad person giving up on my childhood friendships usr : should i try harder to make them see what am doing sys : (Providing Suggestions) It also sounds to me like maybe you're over worrying. Have you considered seeing a movie where you wouldn't have to worry about awkward silence? sys : (Self-disclosure) Sometimes people just move on from one another. I personally wouldn't try to make these friends see what you are doing. I think you should focus on you, and look to the future. usr : yes, movies like war room and break through or a case for Christ but will they like them, what if they don't and they just come so they can be nice usr : its hard but i guess its also true. i usually have a hard time leaving things behind but somethings just happen. usr : Thank you for your insights sys : (Providing Suggestions) It doesn't hurt to ask what movie they would be interested in seeing. Maybe you can come to a mutual agreement! sys : (Others) You're very welcome. If you need anything else just ask. usr : of course your right. I worry too much about details . Thank you this has been helpful usr : Thank you I kind of feel a bit relieved. someone telling me its okay to let go sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I would suggest letting things happen as naturally as possible! And yes, it's okay to move on and live a life that makes YOU happy! usr : Thank you so much and stay blessed. sys : (Others) You too! usr : you have a blessed afternoon

(Others) Same to you!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello

(Question) Hi how are you doing today?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally

(Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def

(Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications?

(Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet

(Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay

(Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out

(Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger

(Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out

(Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:)

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood

(Question) anything else I can help with?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with?

(Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out

(Affirmation and Reassurance) me too!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha

(Reflection of feelings) hopefully:)

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so

(Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me

(Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:)

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood

(Information) drive on down and over

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state

(Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont

(Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer usr : says i need to talk back and forth ten times for reward lol usr : oh yea? usr : more open there?

(Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, I think we met the quota!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer usr : says i need to talk back and forth ten times for reward lol usr : oh yea? usr : more open there? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, I think we met the quota! usr : oh nice

(Information) Yes, the iowa governor is super right wing so she is adament about keeping business open etc

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer usr : says i need to talk back and forth ten times for reward lol usr : oh yea? usr : more open there? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, I think we met the quota! usr : oh nice sys : (Information) Yes, the iowa governor is super right wing so she is adament about keeping business open etc usr : ah gotcha and no high cases?

(Information) So even with numbers spiking, some schools are open still, lots of restaurants and businesses still open

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer usr : says i need to talk back and forth ten times for reward lol usr : oh yea? usr : more open there? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, I think we met the quota! usr : oh nice sys : (Information) Yes, the iowa governor is super right wing so she is adament about keeping business open etc usr : ah gotcha and no high cases? sys : (Information) So even with numbers spiking, some schools are open still, lots of restaurants and businesses still open usr : ah true , they closed down alot here to stop spread

(Information) no we still have an increase, but she won't do a lockdown or anything extreme-

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer usr : says i need to talk back and forth ten times for reward lol usr : oh yea? usr : more open there? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, I think we met the quota! usr : oh nice sys : (Information) Yes, the iowa governor is super right wing so she is adament about keeping business open etc usr : ah gotcha and no high cases? sys : (Information) So even with numbers spiking, some schools are open still, lots of restaurants and businesses still open usr : ah true , they closed down alot here to stop spread sys : (Information) no we still have an increase, but she won't do a lockdown or anything extreme- usr : gotvha usr : interesting

(Information) So naturally that has helped employers stay hiring...so?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer usr : says i need to talk back and forth ten times for reward lol usr : oh yea? usr : more open there? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, I think we met the quota! usr : oh nice sys : (Information) Yes, the iowa governor is super right wing so she is adament about keeping business open etc usr : ah gotcha and no high cases? sys : (Information) So even with numbers spiking, some schools are open still, lots of restaurants and businesses still open usr : ah true , they closed down alot here to stop spread sys : (Information) no we still have an increase, but she won't do a lockdown or anything extreme- usr : gotvha usr : interesting sys : (Information) So naturally that has helped employers stay hiring...so? usr : yea makes sense but if everyone gets sick then what hha

(Affirmation and Reassurance) very true

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid no work".

usr : hello sys : (Question) Hi how are you doing today? usr : stressed out, anxious , this covid life is so tough usr : cant find any work and just struggling with money and emotionally sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I hear you- I can definitely relate. I'm sorry to hear you are unable to find work. What type of work are you looking for? usr : anything really atm and sorry to hear that its tough everywhere usr : alot of people having a hard time def sys : (Question) Have you looked into government assistance due to covid complications? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, we are all in this weird boat together. usr : yea they give me like 170 a week cant even cover rent and bills and to eat so on usr : so its tough usr : yea definitly weird times usr : i live in a small town in vermont so only so much around, trying to get job at ski resort but no call back yet sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well I applaud your efforts to seek out employment! Keep up the faith! usr : yea im trying but its been awhile im also just so stir crazy cant watch anymore tv usr : do the mturk here and there but hasnt been greay sys : (Information) you have probably seen this resource but in case you havent: benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources usr : ill check it out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes I understand, I live in Iowa- a bigger town but the struggles are still very real usr : thanks usr : ah word i hear ya i was in des moises once zombie burher lol usr : burger sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like you are onto something with the ski resorts- sure hope something pans out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) oh yes! classic:) usr : thanks yea i hope they open and stay open i guess we will see usr : sooo goood sys : (Question) anything else I can help with? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) truth! usr : not sure haha just figured try this out sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) me too! usr : so we both get paid for this right ? haha sys : (Reflection of feelings) hopefully:) usr : haha i hope so sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) honestly good luck with everything! usr : thanks you too! usr : eat some zombie burger for me sys : (Reflection of feelings) appreciate that! Take care! LOL i will:) usr : no problem usr : and haha usr : wish i could come back usr : remember had one with cheese curds so goood sys : (Information) drive on down and over usr : haha if i had the money id love too usr : was a nice state sys : (Self-disclosure) hiring might be better here than in vermont sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I get it- bummer usr : says i need to talk back and forth ten times for reward lol usr : oh yea? usr : more open there? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, I think we met the quota! usr : oh nice sys : (Information) Yes, the iowa governor is super right wing so she is adament about keeping business open etc usr : ah gotcha and no high cases? sys : (Information) So even with numbers spiking, some schools are open still, lots of restaurants and businesses still open usr : ah true , they closed down alot here to stop spread sys : (Information) no we still have an increase, but she won't do a lockdown or anything extreme- usr : gotvha usr : interesting sys : (Information) So naturally that has helped employers stay hiring...so? usr : yea makes sense but if everyone gets sick then what hha sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) very true usr : yea its wild i just wish was over

(Affirmation and Reassurance) I understand that feeling! well hopefully we get paid;) keep your head up:) Good luck to you!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman!

(Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me

(Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die.

(Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me?

(Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again

(Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again sys : (Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health. usr : I lost my job a few months ago. I do have kids though.

(Reflection of feelings) From what we have talked about so far, I can see how losing your job would also make you much more anxious.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again sys : (Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health. usr : I lost my job a few months ago. I do have kids though. sys : (Reflection of feelings) From what we have talked about so far, I can see how losing your job would also make you much more anxious.

(Providing Suggestions) I would definitely focus on making sure to spend time with your kids though! They are extremely important and they need you to be as much yourself as you can!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again sys : (Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health. usr : I lost my job a few months ago. I do have kids though. sys : (Reflection of feelings) From what we have talked about so far, I can see how losing your job would also make you much more anxious. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would definitely focus on making sure to spend time with your kids though! They are extremely important and they need you to be as much yourself as you can! usr : Yes! i have been struggling so much with losing my job! And now this. How am I going to get through this? usr : I do need to be strong for my kids. They are so little. They don't understand what is going on.

(Providing Suggestions) Yes, your kids definitely need you and they will help. I would make sure to play with them and get together and maybe watch some holiday movies or videos since it is so close to Christmas.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again sys : (Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health. usr : I lost my job a few months ago. I do have kids though. sys : (Reflection of feelings) From what we have talked about so far, I can see how losing your job would also make you much more anxious. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would definitely focus on making sure to spend time with your kids though! They are extremely important and they need you to be as much yourself as you can! usr : Yes! i have been struggling so much with losing my job! And now this. How am I going to get through this? usr : I do need to be strong for my kids. They are so little. They don't understand what is going on. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yes, your kids definitely need you and they will help. I would make sure to play with them and get together and maybe watch some holiday movies or videos since it is so close to Christmas. usr : I will try, but it will be hard. Christmas just won't be the same this year.

(Question) What are some of your favorite things to do during Christmas time?

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again sys : (Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health. usr : I lost my job a few months ago. I do have kids though. sys : (Reflection of feelings) From what we have talked about so far, I can see how losing your job would also make you much more anxious. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would definitely focus on making sure to spend time with your kids though! They are extremely important and they need you to be as much yourself as you can! usr : Yes! i have been struggling so much with losing my job! And now this. How am I going to get through this? usr : I do need to be strong for my kids. They are so little. They don't understand what is going on. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yes, your kids definitely need you and they will help. I would make sure to play with them and get together and maybe watch some holiday movies or videos since it is so close to Christmas. usr : I will try, but it will be hard. Christmas just won't be the same this year. sys : (Question) What are some of your favorite things to do during Christmas time? usr : I like to make ornaments with my kids, and shop for family, and wrap presents.

(Providing Suggestions) I would spend time making ornaments with your kids to help get through this time!

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again sys : (Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health. usr : I lost my job a few months ago. I do have kids though. sys : (Reflection of feelings) From what we have talked about so far, I can see how losing your job would also make you much more anxious. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would definitely focus on making sure to spend time with your kids though! They are extremely important and they need you to be as much yourself as you can! usr : Yes! i have been struggling so much with losing my job! And now this. How am I going to get through this? usr : I do need to be strong for my kids. They are so little. They don't understand what is going on. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yes, your kids definitely need you and they will help. I would make sure to play with them and get together and maybe watch some holiday movies or videos since it is so close to Christmas. usr : I will try, but it will be hard. Christmas just won't be the same this year. sys : (Question) What are some of your favorite things to do during Christmas time? usr : I like to make ornaments with my kids, and shop for family, and wrap presents. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would spend time making ornaments with your kids to help get through this time! usr : Yes. That is a great idea! Thank you.

(Others) You are very welcome! I am glad you chatted with me today.

### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My partner broke up with me. He cheated on me.".

usr : I'm so sad usr : My partner left me for another woman! sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Hi, so from what I understand you are feeling sadness at this moment due to your partner leaving you for someone else. usr : Yes! I can't believe he did this to me sys : (Reflection of feelings) Just from the few messages you sent, I can tell this is really hurting you a lot. usr : I feel so sad. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a similar situation where my fiancé left me after cheating on me and getting pregnant by another man, so I understand completely what you are feeling. usr : We were so in love! How could he do this to me? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) This is a really hard situation to get through, but I know that you can do this! usr : How? Please tell me how? I don't feel like I could ever be happy again sys : (Providing Suggestions) Whenever I am feeling upset about the situation I look at all the good things I have going for me, like my job, and my family, and my health. usr : I lost my job a few months ago. I do have kids though. sys : (Reflection of feelings) From what we have talked about so far, I can see how losing your job would also make you much more anxious. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would definitely focus on making sure to spend time with your kids though! They are extremely important and they need you to be as much yourself as you can! usr : Yes! i have been struggling so much with losing my job! And now this. How am I going to get through this? usr : I do need to be strong for my kids. They are so little. They don't understand what is going on. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yes, your kids definitely need you and they will help. I would make sure to play with them and get together and maybe watch some holiday movies or videos since it is so close to Christmas. usr : I will try, but it will be hard. Christmas just won't be the same this year. sys : (Question) What are some of your favorite things to do during Christmas time? usr : I like to make ornaments with my kids, and shop for family, and wrap presents. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would spend time making ornaments with your kids to help get through this time! usr : Yes. That is a great idea! Thank you. sys : (Others) You are very welcome! I am glad you chatted with me today. usr : You have been so helpful. I am glad I could find someone to talk to.

(Others) I'm so happy I was able to help.