The best way to help is often just to listen

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March 9, 2018 Today's TED Talk The best way to help is often just to listen 14:23 minutes · TEDMED 2017 A 24-hour helpline in the UK known as Samaritans helped Sophie Andrews become a survivor of abuse rather than a victim. Now she's paying the favor back as the founder of the Silver Line, a helpline that supports lonely and isolated older people. In a powerful, personal talk, she shares why the simple act of listening (instead of giving advice) is often the best way to help someone in need. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Talks for when growing up is hard The path to adulthood is, at times, a rough one. These talks offer words of comfort and heaps of advice for those moments when life feels way too overwhelming. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:28:49 NEW ON TED RADIO HOUR "Decoding Our Emotions" We experience powerful emotions all of the time, but what are they? Where do they come from? This hour, TED speakers John Koenig, Tiffany Watt Smith, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Kang Lee and Michael Tilson Thomas invoke history, language, science and music to help us think about the way we feel. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, NPR, the TED Android app or your favorite podcast player.  Listen now »   Download the TED app

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