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Want to Help, But Don’t Know What to Say?
The Kind Canadian’s Guide to Hard Conversations
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If someone in your life has experienced a difficult situation, you may want to support them, but feel unsure about how to do so. What do you say? What if you say the wrong thing? How do you show you care, without making things worse? This free, compassionate guide was made for moments like that.
You don’t need perfect words.
You just need to show up, and this guide will help you do it with empathy.
Created by the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, The Kind Canadian’s Guide to Hard Conversations is a gentle, practical resource for anyone who wants to be a better ally to people in need of support, whether you’re a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who just wants to be there for others.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- How to respond with empathy instead of advice
- What victim-blaming sounds like, and what to say instead
- Why silence can be harmful, and how to speak up with care
- How to support survivors even if you don’t have all the answers
- Where to turn for help, including free services from CRCVC
This guide is for:
- People supporting someone after trauma, injustice or violence
- Canadians who want to build safer, more compassionate relationships and communities
- Anyone who has ever thought: “I care… I just don’t know what to say.”
A kinder conversation can change a life.
Let this guide help you start it.
You’ll receive your copy instantly by email, and you’ll also get updates from CRCVC, a national charity supporting survivors of crime in Canada. Your journey to becoming a stronger, more confident ally starts here.
