Hello Beautiful souls!
You might be asking what is an over the phone listening and befriending service?
Well, it is as simple as somebody that is feeling lonely or maybe bored that wants to speak with somebody. So they pick up the phone to call, knowing there will be a friendly connection, which makes them feel safe!
Maybe you don’t have another person that you connect with, or you don’t have a friend that truly listens to you and engages you in further conversation. Boredom and loneliness can lead to depression. Depression is harder to bounce back from than loneliness and boredom. So a listening and befriending service is what more and more people are turning too.
Typically phone or online chat conversations with friends/clients such as yourself, will range from at least ten minutes to an hour. You can call me and chat with me about your weekend. Or you can call with your dilemma about whether to take the promotion that you have just been offered. Maybe you are just bored and want me to take an active interest? I ask questions to get that help you to open up about your day to day life or you can take the lead and talk about whatever you want to get it off your chest.
When I am not just actively listening and acknowledging what you talk about, I might ask questions like a friend would ask you questions. I don’t ask questions like how a therapist would ask you questions.
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty about your life, your relationships and the different roles that each person in your life plays.
Let’s do this without trying to figure out why you feel this way and what the cause could be.
When was the last time that somebody asked you about your pet ..
and wanted to know ‘all’ the details about that pet, that made you feel happy? Questions about how did you pick the name? Would you consider getting more pets? What is the one thing about having a pet that concerns you? This is just an example of conversations that take place with me during my time with my friends/clients over the phone. Showing an active interest in your life, makes you feel wanted and cared for. Who doesn’t need or want that?
Now you may be thinking “If you ask questions like a friend would ask me questions, then why should I be calling or having an online chat with you?” On average due to our friends busy lives or self absorbent tendencies some may ask you these questions but are not really listening to your answers. Maybe you want to answer their questions more honestly than you feel that you can. This can be due to your fear of them judging you. Or do they share with others what you tell them, making you feel that there is no trust or confidentiality in your relationships with friends?
Your secret is safe with me at Phone My Friend. You can be rest assured your secret will not be shared with your friends or on my social media thread as I befriend you and care about what you tell me.
So why not connect with me today? A befriending and listening service is unique and makes it ‘your little secret’ that lifts you out of boredom or loneliness. If picking up the phone and speaking is not your thing and you are more comfortable with an online chat instead, jump into this link and request an online chat with me! It is that easy.
So what is your dirty little secret today!
Hugs and love
Claire xx
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