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There are four common functions of social support: [9] [10] [11] Emotional support is the offering of empathy, concern, affection, love, trust, acceptance, intimacy, encouragement, or caring. [12] [13] It is the warmth and nurturance provided by sources of social support. [14] Providing emotional support can let the individual know that he or ...
A comfort object, more formally a transitional object or attachment object, [1] [2] is an item used to provide psychological comfort, especially in unusual or unique situations, or at bedtime for children.
Emotional support animals are typically household domesticated animals, [a] but may also be members of other animal species. [b] [4] There is no requirement under US federal law that an emotional support animal wear any identifying tag, patch, harness, or other indication that it is an emotional support animal.
Peer support occurs when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. [1] It commonly refers to an initiative consisting of trained supporters (although it can be provided by peers without training), and can take a number of forms such as peer mentoring, reflective listening (reflecting content and/or feelings), or counseling.
Pastoral care refers to the emotional, physical and spiritual duties and support that a pastor supplies to their community. [1] [2] Mike Minter, a seasoned pastor who spent time offering pastoral care in the Amazon, later reflected on his ministerial experience in a pastoral community with the quote, "Preaching is actually a smaller piece of the pie than one might expect.
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A doula (left) applying pressure to a pregnant person during labor. A doula (/ ˈ d uː l ə /; from Ancient Greek δούλα 'female slave'; Greek pronunciation:) is a non-medical professional who provides guidance for the service of others and who supports another person (the doula's client) through a significant health-related experience, such as childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion or ...
Emotional intimacy is an aspect of interpersonal relationships that varies in intensity from one relationship to another and varies from one time to another, much like physical intimacy. [1] Emotional intimacy involves a perception of closeness to another, sharing of personal feelings, and personal validation.