Your Friend Approaches You and Tells You That He Is

question 32

Essay

Your friend approaches you and tells you that he is really upset because he has applied for several jobs,had a couple of interviews,but cannot get a job.He's worried about the future.Your book offers eight guidelines for giving an emotionally supportive message.Write a response to your friend and then underline and note how you've applied at least three of these guidelines.

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Definitions:

Contraction of the Uterus

The contraction of the uterus involves muscle fibers in the uterus contracting, playing a key role during childbirth to help deliver the baby, and during the menstrual cycle to expel the lining.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also playing a role in social bonding and trust.

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects, such as regulating inflammation and body temperature.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that helps the body adjust to long-term stress; stimulates conversion of other nutrients to glucose in the liver, resulting in increased blood glucose concentration.