WORK TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH A SUPPORT NETWORK Be flexible Make time to be present when they need you, give space when they need it, stay flexible, and be understanding when things come up or plans change. Embrace the silence Sometimes not saying anything and simply holding space is exactly what they want. There may be days where you have no idea what to say. Welcome and acknowledge those moments of quiet reflection. Share the opportunity to share Take turns answering the question " How are YOU doing? " (One-word answers don't counthttps://www.seizetheawkward.org/ http://www.b-present.org