Emotional Coaching Pillows

Reading a Eulogy.

Kiosk in large lobby with sign above it labeled 'Empathy'.

Licensed Therapist

"I know it’s an issue, and we’re working on it in therapy."

Pet a Puppy

"In my life, I've had seven cars, six jobs, five houses, four bypass operations, and three wives!"

"... And bless my dog, Penny, whose licks give me the strength to carry on."

'I believe in a 'carrot and stick' approach to motivation. The carrot is not to use the stick.'

Pet Shop - Parrot labeled as 'Good Listener'

"It is now that moment when a close family member tries to speak of the deceased without choking up."

'...Do you, Thomas, take Charleen as your wife, to love and cherish, for better of worse...use Rehab as may be needed...for as long as you both shall live?'

"You won’t find a more effective antidepressant."

What the woman who spent years frantically trying to get her ducks in a row eventually learned.

"Todd was glad he had a support animal."

'Ignore them, Charlie. They're nothing but philistines. I liked your poetry, truly I did!'

"Rescue someone; rescue yourself"

Emotional Support Pest

'I didn't have time to prepare a resume.'

City Bar and Grill - "Stop worrying, youth and enthusiasm can't compete with experience and treachery."

"My wife and I handle our own finances. I'm an accountant and she's a grief counselor."

'I'll never forget you, Vince -- My therapist says it would be counterproductive to try.'

"Can you recommend a nice red wine that goes well with a broken heart?"

'I wish I were your age again, and knew what I know now.'

I hear you, man. Look, if you need anything, my door is always open.

'Don't look upon me as a priest, look upon me as your personal 'After Life Coach.''

"When you hold me like this, you make me feel I can do anything."

Broken Heart

"Be honest. Where do you see me in five years?"

'I guess it was a mistake to make them self-starting.'

"I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. Here, try this."

"We thought we could put in the details later."

"I've got some skills - I'm just not sure they add up to a 'set.'"

"I see your thirty. I hear your thirty. I validate your thirty."

"Your empathy is making it hard to breathe."