Reach Out: Being Compassionate

Reach Out: Being Compassionate book cover — being compassionate Just Breathe Reach Out Reach Out Learning to overcome negative thoughts and stay mindful is not the same as fighting depression Do you feel overwhelmed by sadness Remember you matter You are not alone If you need help reach out Talk to an adult you love and trust This could be a teacher school counselor or family member Make an appointment with your doctor Seek professional help Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Someone is available to talk with you 24 hours a day every day

Reach Out: Being Compassionate — page 1 — Introduction Have you ever seen someone in pain Have you ever seen someone cry We don’t like to see others suffer Suffer means to feel pain Often we feel sorry for those who suffer We want to make things better Compassion is a sense of shared suffering It inspires people to help Compassionate people show kindness They understand that all humans suffer They try to understand the feelings of others They take actions to help They want to ease the pain This book gives you tips on how to be mindful Mindful means being aware It means taking care of your body and mind Take a moment Practice being compassionate Just breathe 4

Reach Out: Being Compassionate — page 2 — Tip Choose to be compassionate 5

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